More than a dozen tornadoes wreak havoc in the US. Lula accuses police officers of collaborating with Bolsonaro supporters

A tornado devastated parts of the town of Selma, Alabama. Most of the city’s streets were closed due to downed power lines and trees, the city announced on Facebook on Thursday. Rescue teams are on hand to provide assistance and clean up the streets. Citizens were asked not to go outside. Children are not allowed to leave school.

The hurricane belt also extends to the northeast. A tornado was observed near Atlanta International Airport in Georgia, the busiest airport in the United States by passenger numbers. According to the American aviation authority FAA, aircraft must be temporarily grounded due to severe storms.

More than a dozen tornadoes have been recorded in Alabama in the past few hours, according to the US Weather Service. The hurricanes also caused severe damage northeast of Selma. There were also injuries in northern Alabama, according to Weather Nation. There have been no deaths so far, as reported by the broadcaster CNN, according to Alabama disaster management authorities. According to the website poweroutage.com, more than 100,000 homes in Alabama and Georgia are without power. A US Weather Service tornado warning is in effect for the states of Alabama, Georgia and Florida until late tonight local time. (sda/dpa)