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Kentucky struggles with rising death toll amid floods, at least 25 people dead

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At least 25 people are dead amid fatal floods in Kentucky that’s overtaken much of the eastern portion of the state, with concerns that conditions will worsen.

Gov. Andy Beshear said the flooding is among the most consequential kind that’s ever hit the state, and the death toll is likely to rise in coming weeks.

“We’re likely going to be finding bodies for weeks to come,” Mr. Beshear told NPR.

The governor said flooding hit Kentuckians overnight, prompting some to wake up to themselves being drifted away by water.

In one case, one family lost four children as a result.