Rolling Fork: 23 people were killed and dozens more injured when tornadoes blew up in the US state of Mississippi. The storm, which occurred on Friday night local time, severely damaged or destroyed several buildings and disrupted power supply.
- Heavy damage to several buildings, power outage in several areas, four people missing
- Hailstones the size of gold balls also fell along with the gusty winds
Mississippi emergency officials confirmed that 23 people had died. According to the local time, this figure was at 6.20 am on Saturday. It is also reported that dozens of people have been injured and a total of 4 people are missing in the state. This whirlwind storm, known here as a tornado, had hail along with gale force winds.
Golf ball sized hailstones were reported while severe weather conditions were also reported in several southern states. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said in a Twitter post that multiple search and rescue teams have been deployed to assist those affected.
The tornado touched down 96 kilometers northeast of Jackson, causing heavy damage
The National Weather Service said a tornado that touched down 96 kilometers northeast of Jackson caused damage, while a tornado also caused damage in the towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork. The National Weather Service issued an alert warning people to seek shelter to protect their lives. You are in a life threatening situation, he said. A hospital on the west side of Rolling Fork was also reported damaged by the storm. Incidents of gas leakage have also been reported in the town and some people have been trapped under the debris.