American media reports say that a terrible tornado has hit the state of Mississippi in the United States and two small towns have been destroyed by the storm. The death toll from the tornado has risen to 23. The tornado struck at a speed of about 115 kilometres per hour.
The two small towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork were completely destroyed. It is said that only a few ruins are left in these cities. Cities, buildings, vehicles, etc. have all been swept away by the tornado. American media reported that the location of the cities could not even be traced.
The tornado also damaged Sharkey and Humphreys counties. In addition, it is known that several states in the colony of Alabama have also been damaged. More than 75,000 people were affected without electricity.
American President Joe Biden has said that he was shocked to see the destruction caused by the tornado. It is also said that Biden has given instructions to provide immediate assistance to the victims.
‘I was shocked to see the disaster the people of Mississippi faced. American President Biden said in a statement that we are helping as much as possible. (Reuters)
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