Deadly floods and tornado hit Texas, Kansas; dozens rescued in storm chaos
According to Associated Press, a Dallas man died on Wednesday when his car became trapped in floodwaters under an Interstate 635 bridge. Two vehicles were trapped under the bridge, and one driver was rescued, while Dallas Fire-Rescue responders later found the second victim's body. His identity was not released by police.advertisementDozens Rescued in Kansas Flash FloodsFirefighters in and around Wichita, Kansas, conducted about 70 water rescues after heavy rain. Parts of Sedgwick County saw as much as seven inches of rain between Monday and Tuesday, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Robb Lawson.Sedgwick County's emergency management director, Julie Stimson, urged people not to try to drive through areas that are flooded. "Turn around, don't drown," she said. Rescue workers used boats to assist stranded motorists.Rivers Overflow and Streets Flood in El DoradoAbout 30 miles east of Wichita, El Dorado experienced severe flooding when the Walnut River overflowed. Resident Michelle Yerge described fleeing waist-deep waters: 'We were pretty much swimming to get out,' she told local media.Tornado Touches Down Near Kansas CityA tornado touched down in Independence, Missouri, on Tuesday, destroying a tractor-trailer and property adjacent to the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals stadiums. Weather service crews were checking to see if the twister also touched down at the stadium complex itself. No serious injuries were reported.advertisementKansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a disaster emergency, mobilising state assistance. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers' NBA Finals travel was delayed by heavy rain, forcing their plane to be diverted due to adverse weather.Relief was short-lived, with forecasters warning that waterlogged ground could lead to renewed flooding even with light rainfall in the days ahead.
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