At least 7 dead in central US tornadoes

Dozens of destructive tornadoes broke out in the central US on Wednesday evening and tracked east overnight, killing at least seven people across Tennessee, Missouri and Indiana, CNN reported.

US President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Tennessee, making aid available to help response efforts, according to CNN.

Heavy rain has been pounding the central US since Wednesday afternoon, triggering flash flooding in multiple states, according to CNN.

Parts of Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas have so far borne the brunt of the worst rain, with some areas picking up nearly a month’s worth of rain, according to CNN.

Nearly nonstop rain into the weekend could trigger “generational” flooding in Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee and Mississippi, CNN reported citing forecasters.