# Indiana declares emergency as historic storms batter the US Midwest

https://mins.news/en/video/22667

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-15 00:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32M30TxlFc

> Indiana’s governor has declared an emergency after severe storms struck the US Midwest. Derechos generated wind gusts of 160km/h, while tornadoes hit the Chicago area, damaging homes and leaving more than 300,000 people without power across three states. Crews were also rescuing residents from flash flooding as more rain was forecast.

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