Tornado devastation in America: Wind speed was so high that cars overturned

Tornado devastation in America: Wind speed was so high that cars overturned, electricity shut down in thousands of homes

Tue, 02 May 2023 12:54 PM (IST)
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Tornado devastation in America: Wind speed was so high that cars overturned

A tornado ie Tornado has caused massive devastation in Virginia Beach, South Florida, USA. This tornado came in a residential area. The electricity and gas supply stopped within a few minutes. The wind speed was so high that many cars overturned.
The fire department said in a statement – there has been a lot of devastation. We have received reports of several houses being blown off their roofs and cars overturned. Our department is trying to remove all the problems soon. Most of the problems have come in the great neck area.
According to the statement – There have also been reports of gas leaks in many areas. That's why its main supply has been stopped in the entire area so that there is no major loss. The tin sheds have blown away. Efforts are being made to restore them. There are thousands of houses where the power supply is completely off.
According to a report – an elderly person living in this area is also missing, his search is on. After the passing of the tornado, it has rained heavily here and due to this, there is a problem in the rescue operation.
The National Weather Service said in a statement – We have sent our teams to the affected areas. First of all, it is being ascertained how much and what kind of damage has been done. Relief will be sent only after gathering information about it. At present, medical teams are present on the spot.
Emergency was imposed in this area from Saturday itself. A few minutes later, the news of damage to about 100 houses came. According to the Virginia Beach Authority – there is no news of anyone being killed or injured by the tornado. There has been extensive damage to homes and community centres.
In fact, tornadoes often occur in this area, due to which the administration remains more alert. Several emergency shelter homes have been built across the area. Schools and colleges were already closed. After this, the roads were also closed. Coast Guard was deployed in some areas. According to the administration, a three-day annual music festival is going to be held here soon. Therefore, all the rescue operations will be completed soon.

Muskan Kumawat Journalist & Writer