34 Dead, Millions at Risk as Storms Devastate US, Trigger Wildfires and Power Outages

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:31pm on 16 Mar 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment

At least 34 people have died as powerful storms swept through Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Mississippi. The storms left buildings in ruins and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands. In Arkansas, 29 people were injured. Oklahoma reported deaths linked to wildfires. Nearly 9 million people are under tornado watches, and over 82 million face strong wind warnings. The storms are now moving east, with Georgia bracing for flash floods and tornadoes. In Texas, wildfires have burned thousands of acres. Emergency teams are working to clear debris and restore power in the affected areas.

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