The number of floods in Kentucky in the United States rose to 25, and it may increase

Jimu Journalist Wang Liangliang Hu Xiuwen

According to Reuters on July 30, on July 30, local time, Governor of Kentucky, the Governor of the United States, said at least 25 people were killed in the flood caused by the heavy rain in eastern Kentucky, 4 of them. The number of deaths is expected to rise.

Flood flooded houses (picture source: Reuters)

From Wednesday to Thursday, the rainfall in eastern Kentucky reached 130 to 250 mm. The heavy rain rushed the houses and roads, and the river was over the river bank. Although the steep hillside and narrow valleys in the area make it prone to floods, experts blame the responsibility on climate change. On Friday, Bechill took a helicopter to check the disaster and said it was the worst flood he had seen since taking office.

On July 28, the vehicle was drowned by the flood (Picture Source: News: News of the United States Broadcasting Corporation)

According to news reports of the US Broadcasting Corporation, Berry said that as of 11 am on Saturday, the devastating floods of the five counties in the state have confirmed that 25 people have died, and this number may increase. The state can now confirm that four children are killed in floods. The state is still in the search and rescue mode.

It was reported that more than 18,000 incidents. Belish said that Johnson County, Magogafen and Martin County should restore power supply on Saturday night, and Freud County and Parker County will restore 95%of electricity on Sunday night.

Late Sunday to the beginning of next week, Kentucky may rain again, but it is expected that there will be no large rainfall. "Although the total rainfall is expected to not be so high, the flood is still a problem." The governor wrote on social media.

Reuters reported that floods were the second major national disaster that attacked Kentucky within seven months. Previously, a tornado occurred in western states in December last year, causing nearly 80 people to be killed.

In addition, on Friday, President Biden announced a major disaster in Kentucky, allowing federal funds to be distributed to the state.

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