And let’s now shift our focus to the United States… where a series of tornadoes have ripped across the Midwest.
Paul, can you give us an idea of the damage caused by this natural disaster?
You-sun, this massive storm system has been sweeping over the central and southern U.S.,… devastating town after town.
At least 17 people have reportedly been killed by the tornadoes, with a majority of those victims living in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Local residents say the winds were so strong that houses were ripped off their foundations.
“I saw some of the biggest trees turned upside down and literally the houses picked up and set on top of cars over there, some of the garages are just literally, the cars and the garage in the yard, it’s a mess.”
Officials say the tornadoes have damaged buildings as far as Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Missouri.
Rescue workers have been working through the night to search for survivors.
A state of emergency has also been declared in four Arkansas counties, allowing the national guard to assist in relief operations.
