More than 20,000 homes have lost power in the US state of Kentucky and authorities are bringing clean water to affected areas. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in six counties. At least eight people have died and "several people" are missing after flooding flooded the Appalachian area, east of Kentucky, on Thursday.
Torrential rains drained streams and flooded homes in one of the poorest regions of the United States. In some areas, floodwaters washed away roads and bridges, and knocked buildings off their foundations.
"In short, this event is devastating," Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said as he announced the first deaths. for at least a very long time. “The governor declared a state of emergency in six counties on Thursday morning.
Evacuation in progress
Kentucky authorities deployed the National Guard and state police to rescue residents by helicopter and boat.
"We're in rescue mode right now," Perry County Emergency Management Director Jerry Stacy told The Associated Press. however, the governor warned that some of those facilities themselves were severely impacted by the storm and may not have electricity or other amenities.
State authorities also carry drinking water in trucks.
The National Weather Service says there is an 80% chance that heavy rains will continue on Friday.
The area remains on a flood alert until after midnight early Friday.
In Greenbrier County in West Virginia, Governor Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for six counties.
Beshear said 23,000 homes were without power and "several people" were missing. He hopes more lives will be lost because of this disaster.
Read more: https://www.dw.com/en/us-flooding-in-kentucky-leaves-at-least-8-dead-hundreds-homeless/a-62634107
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