23 people have lost their lives as a result of a severe storm in the American state of Mississippi.

According to Arab media Al Jazeera, the State Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has informed that dozens of people are injured and four people are missing as a result of the severe storm, while search and rescue teams are busy looking for survivors. However, the death toll is expected to increase.

According to American media, search and rescue operations are underway in Sharkey and Humphreys counties, about 110 kilometers north of the state capital, Jackson.

The state governor wrote on the social networking website Twitter that we have started medical assistance, more ambulances and other emergency assets are being deployed for the affected people. Do and be extra careful.

Rolling Fork Mayor Eldridge Walker told American media CNN that his town was basically wiped out, but I want to assure you that we will face the situation with strength.