A powerful tornado has wreaked havoc in Missouri City, leaving it in ruins, destroying all in its wake and reportedly claiming the lives of 89 individuals; however, officials cautioned that the fatality count is expected to rise as rescuers persist in their operations.
The city of Joplin, Missouri, faced the brunt of Sunday’s tornado, which carved a nearly 10km long and 1.5km wide path straight through the heart of the town.
The devastation on the city’s south side saw churches, schools, businesses, and homes turned to debris.
Many individuals sustained injuries during the storm, with officials noting that patients were distributed among surrounding hospitals that had the capability to receive them.
Beginning this morning, a door-to-door search of the affected region was set to commence, but authorities anticipated encountering downed power lines, sharp debris, and a series of gas leaks that had ignited fires throughout the city.
“We will recover and come back stronger than we are today,” stated City Manager Mark Rohr.
This tornado was the most lethal of the 46 that struck Missouri on Sunday.
Yet another tragic event on a global scale…but at least it hasn’t marked the end of the world. Although some fanatics may attempt to associate this tornado with the ‘beginning’ of the end times…I am completely convinced otherwise.
by Sasha Dubronitz
