Kentucky Reels from Deadly Floods as Emergency Responses Intensify
Heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding have caused devastation in Kentucky, leading to at least nine deaths, including a child, and prompting widespread emergency responses. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency as the state faced torrential downpours, flash flooding, and snow. The hardest-hit areas include Hart County and Pike County, with over 1,000 water rescues conducted. President Donald Trump approved an emergency disaster declaration to aid the state's response efforts.