An Update On The Suffering In The Southern States and Manitoba

A home destroyed by the tornadoes and severe wind storms in Alabama
 Image taken from wgcnewsdailyupdate.com

Alabama: After a series of Tornadoes struck southern-America throughout the month of April, on Wednesday April 27^th severe winds, thunderstorms and tornadoes left hundreds dead in Alabama, and countless victims in Mississippi, Georgia, and Tennessee. The natural disaster left homes and businesses destroyed and families having to seek refuge in one of the sixty-five overcrowded Red Cross shelters.

It has been just over two weeks since the storm hit and locals are still struggling with the aftermath. Those affected are forced to sort through the debris of their homes in hopes of finding possessions unaltered by the storm. Public food banks and charities are still supporting survivors, but the funding is minimal and expiring.

Memphis: Due to the numerous storms and floods that occurred in the month of April, residents of Memphis witnessed the highest river they had seen in over seventy-four years on May 10^th, 2011. The Mississippi river had swelled six times larger then its normal girth and caused mass flooding in areas that surrounded. Homes were destroyed and civilians were forced to evacuate the area, seeking shelter elsewhere until further notice.  

Homes flooded in Memphis near the Mississippi river
Image taken from time.com

Manitoba: 

The high water levels of the Assiniboine river in Brandon, Manitoba are threatening surrounding communities and some of Manitoba's most fertile farmland. The water-level has risen to the highest it has  been since 1882. The focus of volunteers and the army has been on setting up Tiger dams and hoping for the best outcome with all the extra rain.

The province predicted that the river would rise above shore-level by mid June but due to the rain, it appears the date could be sooner. The Winnipeg Free Press stated that an estimated 1400 properties could be affected. 

A lamp-post submerged in water near the Assiniboine river in Brandon, Manitoba

Image taken from ctv.ca