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Death Toll from Tornadoes in the United States Rises to 34

The death toll from the tornadoes in the United States has risen to at least 34, with 12 fatalities reported in Missouri. On Sunday, March 16, a powerful tornado swept across several southeastern states. The affected areas saw widespread destruction, including the loss of homes and overturned vehicles. In addition to Missouri, at least eight deaths were reported in Kansas, where a dust storm caused numerous vehicle accidents.

According to Power Outage Tracker, over 250,000 homes across seven states, including Michigan, Missouri, and Illinois, were left without electricity.

In Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves reported six deaths due to the storm, while three people died and 29 were injured in Arkansas. One death was reported each in Oklahoma and Texas. Severe weather warnings have been issued for parts of Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, and Arkansas, with concerns about flooding.

Tornadoes are common in the United States’ central regions, particularly between May and June. In 2024, a tornado in the U.S. claimed 54 lives.

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