At least 25 dead in Appalachia flood

Current Events, Domestic July 30, 2022July 30, 2022 Chuck Berry
Reuters
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Devastating flash floods have killed at least 25 people in the Appalachia region of eastern Kentucky – the worst such disaster there for decades.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said he expected the death toll to continue to rise. He said hundreds of homes and businesses had been flooded.

President Joe Biden has declared the floods “a major disaster” and ordered federal aid to help local rescuers.

Among the dead are at least six children, including a one-year-old.

Read more at BBC.com

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Chuck comes from a lineage of journalism. He has written for some of the webs most popular news sites. He enjoys spending time outdoors, bull riding, and collecting old vinyl records. Roll Tide!