Storms and tornadoes in the southern US, killing 15 people

23 January 2017, 11:33 | Holocaust
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Inclement weather in the southern United States has caused the death of at least 15 people. Forecasters warn of new destructive storms.

The National Weather Service reported on Sunday that the southern regions of Georgia, northern Florida and parts of Alabama, may be affected by the powerful tornado, damaging winds and large hail. The real danger comes from the tornado, which do not lose strength, passing a distance of several kilometers.

Eleven people were killed and more than 20 were injured as a result of severe storms and tornadoes that hit some areas of Georgia on the weekend. The tornado also caused the death of four people on Saturday in Mississippi.

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal introduced a state of emergency in seven counties, where deaths were recorded, injuries and severe damage from storms. Diehl said that the state government 'attract all available resources "to the affected district.

"In my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Georgia affected by the storm," - he said.

President Donald Trump in a conversation with the governor on January 22, Diehl expressed condolences over the loss of lives as a result of powerful tornadoes that struck the state. Trump described the tornado as a fierce and powerful. He stated this during the second full day in office, adding that later talk to the Governor of Florida Rick Scott. It is reported by "Voice of America".




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