VIDEO: Kentucky Inundated Overnight, Fatalities and Missing Persons Reported

Kentucky is submerged in water. Currently, there are reports of 8 fatalities, according to a correspondent from Khabar 24.

Authorities do not rule out the possibility that the death toll may rise. In just one night, the area has been flooded due to heavy rainfall.

Rain is forecasted to continue until the end of the week. Six counties in the state are under a state of emergency.

As a result of the storm, over 20,000 homes have lost electricity. In response to the situation, Kentucky authorities have deployed police and the National Guard to search for survivors. Several individuals are reported missing.

According to rescue services, the flood has washed away roads and bridges, and damaged the foundations of buildings. A significant number of people have been forced to evacuate their homes.