At least eight people have been killed in Kentucky after heavy rain caused flooding in the eastern part of the US state. State governor Andy Beshear told local media that the floods had disrupted electricity supply to more than 25,000 homes and businesses as of Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported.
Beshear declared a state of emergency in Kentucky, anticipating a double-digit death toll. The National Guard was called in for relief and rescue operations in difficult places. The governor has requested the federal government to provide federal aid to Eastern Kentucky.
He said by tweeting late on Thursday night, facing huge loss. Your help is vital to our efforts and is essential to the people.
Meanwhile, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice also declared a state of emergency for six counties. Local media reported on Thursday that the state received over 6 inches of rain, flooding the roads. The National Weather Service warned that parts of Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia could receive heavy rain throughout the weekend, leading to more flooding.
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