At least 21 people have been confirmed dead in a tornado in the US state of Mississippi, local authorities say, reports CNN. The tornado has hit the counties of Sharkey and Humphreys, and has left damage in a 160 kilometer stretch, reports ABC News. Roofs have been torn off, and some neighborhoods have almost been leveled, CNN writes. In the town of Silver City and Rolling Fork, major damage is reported. One resident describes Rolling Fork as “wiped out” after the storm’s devastation. – I have never seen anything like it. This was a great little town. Now it’s gone, says Rolling Fork resident Brandy Showah to CNN. Roger Cummings, a resident of Silver City, says every camping home in town is gone. – That is so sad. Every camping home in this town is gone. It’s going to be tough. WATCH VIDEO: Buildings were destroyed, power went out in several places and there was hail the size of golf balls. A number of tornado warnings had been issued for the area on Friday evening. – Many in MS Delta need your prayers and God’s protection tonight. We have sent more medical aid. Search and rescue is active, says Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves on Twitter. – Silver City has been hit very, very hard by a tornado, says Jose Watson in the emergency police in a video on Facebook and adds that the destruction in some areas is “catastrophic”. – The sirens went off and warned people to seek cover. Right now several homes are destroyed, says Sheriff Bruce Williams in Humphreys in an interview with local media. Buildings were destroyed, power went out in several places and there was hail the size of golf balls. Photo: MHP Greenwood
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