The number of floods in Kentucky, USA rose to 16

Xinhua News Agency, Chicago, July 29 (Reporter Xu Jing) The eastern region of Kentucky, USA triggers flood disasters due to heavy rains. The state governor of the state, Anti Behill, confirmed on the 29th that the number of deaths caused by floods rose to 16. President Biden announced on the same day that the federal government would provide assistance to Kentucky.

The US media quoted Belish on the 29th that the number of deaths was expected to increase as some people's whereabouts were unknown.

The neighboring West Virginia and parts of Virginia also encountered floods. According to data from the "National Power Tortoic Information Network", as of the 29th, the flood has led to more than 33,000 households and business users in eastern Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia, most of which are in Kentucky.

Bechill has announced that Kentucky has entered an emergency and used the National Guard to go to the worst affected area. Kentucky has opened three state parks to resettle people who have lost their houses. Governor Gim Justis, Governor of West Virginia, announced that 6 counties in the state have entered an emergency.

Biden announced on the 29th that the federal government will provide assistance due to the "major disaster" of the flood in Kentucky. The White House stated that federal assistance will support the recovery of disaster relief in the storms, floods, landslides and mudslide disaster regions. In addition, the Federal Emergency Management Agency also appointed coordinator to coordinate the federal disaster relief activities of the Kentucky area.

According to early warning issued by the National Meteorological Administration, some areas of Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia may still be struggling this weekend. (Participate in reporter: Sun Ding)

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