Tornadoes, dust storms wreck Missouri; fire rages in Oklahoma| In Pics

Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the US as an extreme storm system moves through the country, causing deaths and damage to property

Published on: Mar 16, 2025 10:05 AM IST

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A truck fell sideways due to the strong gusts of wind that have caused tornadoes in the US (Missouri State Highway Patrol via AFP)

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Missouri, has been one of the worst affected states durin these extreme weather conditions. The highway patrol reported that tornados, thunderstorms, and large hail were seen across the state, leading to cars being overturned and crushed (Missouri State Highway Patrol via AFP)

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed 11 "storm-related fatalities", and homes were completely destroyed with roofs coming off.   (Missouri State Highway Patrol via AFP)

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The Storm Prediction Centre has stated that the weather is likely to grow more extreme with winds approaching 100 mph (Missouri State Highway Patrol via AFP)

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The storm has left 32 people dead across the country, as well as several injured and caused many homes to fall apart (Jeff Robertson/AP)

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People have been helping each other cover and fix the damaged homes and clear out debris (Getty Images via AFP)

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On person was seen searching through the wreckage of her home inside of her trailer park, after the devastation caused by the storms. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Meanwhile, firefighters were busy extinguishing homes which were destroyed in wildfires in Oklahoma.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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Governor Kevin Stitt said that the wildfires were fueled by high winds and had burned around 170,000 acres of land.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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Around 300 homes were damaged or destroyed due to fires increasing due to the winds. Several communities have been ordered to evacuate. (Getty Images via AFP)