The last weather was destroyed by Kentucky, with heavy rains, causing large -scale floods. Between Friday and Saturday night, nearly 7 inches of rain fell, causing rivers overflowing and turning streets into waterways, especially areas that are still rebuilding from floods 2022.
The disaster got 11 life, explained hundreds, and left more than 14,000 residents without electricity. More than 170 members of the National Guard and the rescue team from Kentucky, Ouhayu, North Carolina and Indiana have been mobilized for help.
“This is one of the most dangerous weather events that we have dealt with at least a decade.”
The region is now facing additional challenges with expectations that up to 6 inches of snow, which will hinder rescue and cleaning. Beshear urged citizens to focus on maintaining warmth and seeking to help emergency or shelter if necessary during cold weather.
Pike Province, which is located in the eastern Kentucky near the borders of West Virginia and Virginia, has suffered from the most important effect. The region has witnessed more than 1,000 rescue operations, with about 300 roads and seven wastewater facilities closed.
The state has witnessed a rise in harsh weather accidents recently, including floods, hurricanes and muddles. East Kentucky floods have claimed more than 50 people in the past four years, while hurricanes in 2022 led to 80 deaths in the western region of the state.
Despite the best preparation this time, including improving prediction and spreading response in early emergency situations, the area continues to struggle with the severe weather effects. “We knew this will come,” said Beshear.
The reason for the frequent flooding is associated with climate change. Researchers at the University of Kentucky note that delicate soil in the region cannot absorb the increasing quantities of rain and snow, which leads to more frequent and severe floods. “It is difficult to answer the cause,” Beshear, acknowledged the increasing frequency of these extremist events.
The number of floods will feel long, as the recovery efforts are expected to continue, while the ice storm threatens to add more challenges.
