Several US States Brace For Severe Polar Vortex, 'Life-Threatening Cold' Warning Issued

Several regions in the United States have been hit by extremely cold weather a week after 12 people died due to storms and flooding in the eastern US.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear shared that deaths in the state due to extreme weather have risen to 12 now. “I’ve got more tough news. The death toll in Kentucky has now risen to 12. We must remember, this isn’t just a number — these are Kentuckians who will be missed by their families and loved ones. Please pray for our commonwealth and our neighbors who have lost people they love,” he wrote in a post on X.

His post comes as an update after other posts confirming the number of people who have died in the state due to extremely strong winds and flooding, reported AP.