Dozens of people die in floods unleashed by torrential rains in eastern Kentucky, and more fatalities are predicted.
At least 26 people, including children, have died in floods unleashed by torrential rains in eastern Kentucky, in the United States, and more fatalities are predicted.More rain may arrive in the coming days as the National Weather Service says several rounds of showers are expectedAuthorities expect to continue finding bodies for weeks, Governor Andy Beshear said.
The floods were the second major national disaster to strike Kentucky in seven months, following tornadoes in December.More rain may arrive in the coming days as the National Weather Service said several rounds of showers and storms were expected through Tuesday.Loading Mr Beshear on Thursday declared an emergency and described the disaster as "one of the worst, most devastating flooding events" in Kentucky's history.
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