Tornado leaves multiple dead and dozens injured in Iowa, homes in ruins
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A powerful tornado struck Iowa on Tuesday (May 12),killing several people dead and injuring at least a dozen more.
This comes after last week's tragedy wheredeadly storms impacted the Houston area in Texas and left at least eight individuals.
Reports suggested that the small town of Greenfield in the US state of Iowa, which holds about 2,000 residents, witnessed devastation as neighbourhood was left in ruins and homes were destroyed.
Iowa State Patrol Sgt Alex Dinkla confirmed the fatalities at a news conference.
However, the exact number is still being determined.
"We do have confirmed fatalities," Dinkla stated. He added that authorities believe they have accounted for all residents in the town. Patients from Greenfield's small hospital had to be transferred to other facilities in nearby cities due to the extensive damage.
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Residents could be seen helping each other selecting belongings from the wreckage.
Tornado warnings were reported across Iowa, including close to the towns of Corning, Griswold, Guthrie Center, and Fontanelle. In one incident, a tornado took down several 250-foot wind turbines in Iowa.
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At least one turbine caught fire, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky.The town of Greenfield is now facing a daunting recovery.
Severeweather affecting multiple states
Tuesday’s tornadoes were part of a larger system of severe weather that affected multiple states with giant hail, heavy rain and high winds. The storm system also impacted Wisconsin, Nebraska and Illinois.
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National Weather Service meteorologist Chuck Schaffer said that winds of up to 45 mph hit the McLean area inIllinois.
“There is no visibility at times,” Illinois state police wrote on X.
The National Weather Service had issued warnings, and many schools and activities were canceled in Iowa.
Severe weather is expected to continue, moving southwards and affecting parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and southern Missouri in the coming days.
(With inputs from agencies)