Tornadoes, dust storms and blizzards claim 40 lives across US I Photos

Tornadoes, dust storms, and even a few wildfires have been stoked by the lethal winds causing havoc across the United States.

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Several violent tornadoes have been ripping through the US, leading to at least 40 fatalities after a storm system rapidly progressed across the country since Friday. In pic: One person was seen searching through the wreckage of her home inside of her trailer park, after the devastation caused by the storms (AFP)

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At least 40 people were killed and dozens more injured on March 15 when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States. (AFP)

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Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt stated that 689 square kilometres of land had been burned in his state, along with 300 homes that were damaged or destroyed due to fires increasing due to the winds. In pic: Debris covers the road during a severe storm passed the area north of Seymour, Mo., in Webster County late Friday. (AP)

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Strong winds have also caused power outages for more than 2,00,000 homes and businesses in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. (AFP)

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

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Missouri, has been one of the worst affected states during 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. (AFP)

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The death toll rose after eight people died on Friday, in Kansas, after more than 50 vehicles were involved in a collision on a highway. (AP)

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Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma are some of the worst hit states. Missouri recorded the highest number of deaths out of all the states. In pic: People have been helping each other cover and fix the damaged homes and clear out debris. ( AFP)