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FRANKFORT, Kentucky (AP) — The National Weather Service extended its flood watch for an area of eastern Kentucky devastated by storm surges more than a week ago through Sunday evening, with a threat of thunderstorms in the area. I said yes. most of next week.
The Jackson Weather Service said there was a "continued thunderstorm threat" through Thursday, with heavy rains and possible flash flooding. "Especially if multiple storms pass through the same area." It includes plans to investigate with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Mrs. Britney at the Recovery Center. meet the victim.
Meanwhile, the federal government on Saturday pledged more aid to flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky. Biden approved increasing levels of federal funding for emergency work, and FEMA added her five counties to a total of 12 eligible counties for individual assistance.
"This is good news and will be of great help," he said in a tweet Sunday after visiting the evacuees staying at the state park since the Besher devastating floods the day before.
"These Kentuckians have been through the unimaginable. My priority is to be there for them," he said.
At least 37 people died in flooding after he had 20-27 cm of rain in just 48 hours in the Appalachian region. Floods also reached areas across the border between Virginia and West Virginia.
According to the National Weather Service, radar-based precipitation estimates suggest 14 to 16 inches of rain between July 26 and 29. , which is a “historically unprecedented” total.
In the days after the storm, more than 1,300 people were rescued as teams searched by boat and combed the debris-choked riverbanks. Workers were still trying to restore power and water connections as residents tried to repair their homes and livelihoods after the floods.
Sunday's blackouts dropped to 300, he tweeted Beshear. The death toll was 37 for him, but Kentucky police reported that at least two of him were still missing.
"The devastation is enormous. In the weeks, months and years ahead, we will be there for our neighbors in eastern Kentucky," Beshear said. 41}
