Kentucky has seen the worst effects of the rain so far, reporting at least nine dead.

At least 10 people have died as torrential downpours over the weekend drenched parts of the south-eastern US, submerging roads and houses.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said nine people have died in his state, after making an emergency disaster declaration.

About 1,000 people stranded in flood waters had to be rescued, he also said on Sunday.

The same areas could now be affected by drier but colder conditions, and the risk of snow, ice and significant disruption - according to BBC forecaster John Hutchinson.

The other death over the weekend was in Georgia, where a man lying in his bed was struck by an uprooted tree that crashed into his home.

  • Fandangalo@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Weird how the conservatives don’t blame the floods and measles outbreaks as signs of God’s displeasure. 🙃 /snark

    Hope these people get safety. All Americans deserve safety and freedom.