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Storms threaten 65 billion people in the US

Irene de Espinoza
2 min de lectura
Storms threaten 65 billion people in the US – News – WebMediums
Only this Monday, March 21, 12 tornadoes hit Texas.

This Wednesday the alert system in the US continues, more than 25 tornadoes wreaked havoc in Texas, around 1,000 homes were left in total destruction.

For this Wednesday the greatest risk falls on the Florida peninsula, the alarms are still on in the face of the possibility of hail and damaging winds.

The experiential testimonies show that the houses have been completely razed, already raised from their foundations, cars flying over the top, almost a movie event.

Storms threaten 65 billion people in the US – News – WebMediums
Houses lifted by the air as a result of strong winds.

Showers and thunderstorms

The rest of the week is expected to see heavy rains and thunderstorms in the southern US, so far there have been human losses and high levels of destruction in residential areas.

New Orleans became one of the cities most affected by tornadoes on Tuesday, severe damage has been recorded and it is estimated that it will continue under the lash of the storms.

Storms threaten 65 billion people in the US – News – WebMediums
Storms with hail and strong winds are expected to follow.

Climate events captured in photos and videos

In New Orleans, the magnitude of a tornado that hit the east of the city was captured. Similarly, in Texas it was observed how the winds dragged and lifted cars and houses, causing impressive damage.

The audiovisual record of some of these events has been key in the transit of storms. The moments of panics observed are impressive.

The authorities urge the population of the affected states to remain under guard against the passage of the storms. Prevent trip outings and seek tornado shelters.

Many facilities such as schools, supermarkets, houses and more were completely destroyed. It will be necessary to locate in areas designed to withstand this type of climatic events.

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