China News Service, May 1. According to US media reports, on April 29, local time, a powerful tornado swept through the Wichita, Kansas area of the United States, causing dozens of buildings in Andover City to be destroyed.
On April 29, 2022, a powerful tornado swept through Kansas, destroying dozens of buildings in Andover.
The picture shows rescue workers at the scene after the tornado.
At the time, the tornado left more than 20,000 Kansas homes and businesses without power.
The Andover City Fire Brigade said many buildings were severely damaged and some homes were "completely blown down."
Although the damage was extensive, fortunately only a few injuries were reported on April 30.
On April 29, 2022, a powerful tornado swept through Kansas, destroying dozens of buildings in Andover.
The picture shows the scene of the tornado.
A preliminary investigation by the Wichita Weather Service indicated the tornado was rated EF-3 with winds of 136-165 mph (218-266 kph).
A total of 15 tornadoes occurred on April 29, 14 of which were in Kansas or Nebraska, according to NOAA's Storm Prediction Center.