The images are impressive. Since last weekend, the downpour that befell Missouri have broke several rivers like the Mississippi whose level rose four meters compared to normal.
At least 24 dead
The waters reach places rooftops, streets turn into rivers while only the tops of trees are visible in the fields.
Hundreds of people were evacuated and relief dénombrent for now at least 24 deaths associated with these storms, reports Reuters.
Still evacuations
Today, it is the city of St. Louis, which is particularly threatened 300 residents had to be hurriedly evacuated to the west of the city while a dam threatens to yield.
Serious economic consequences for the agricultural state
In economic terms, in addition to extensive damage to homes and roads, crops are completely destroyed in this rural state, a major producer of corn, soybeans and wheat.
Deadly tornadoes in Texas last week
There are some days, bad weather severely beat another American State: Texas where tornadoes killed at least 43 deaths and millions of dollars in damage.
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