U.S. President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in Mississippi, where at least 26 people have died due to tornadoes, local U.S. media reported on the 26th (local time).
On the morning of the same day, President Biden declared a state of emergency in the tornado-affected areas of Mississippi and authorized federal funds to be provided to the hardest-hit counties, including Bolivar, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey.
The White House stated in a press release, "Federal funds can be used for recovery efforts such as providing temporary housing for displaced residents, repairing homes, and loans to compensate for uninsured property losses."
The tornado that struck the Mississippi Delta region on the night of the 25th has so far resulted in at least 26 deaths and 4 missing persons. Dozens have been injured, and hundreds have been displaced, causing a surge in casualties.
The tornado, accompanied by strong winds reaching up to 80 miles per hour (approximately 128 km/h) and hail the size of golf balls, swept through the area, causing buildings such as houses to collapse and uprooting trees. Property damage also occurred, including overturned vehicles.
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