Tornadoes hit US state of Oklahoma

Source:Xinhua Published: 2013-5-21 9:34:03
A man is seen during the wreckage in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the U.S. state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma on Sunday, according to media reports. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola) Related:Death toll from U.S. Oklahoma city tornado rises to 10HOUSTON, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the tornado that hit the suburb of the U.S. city of Oklahoma Monday has risen to 10, as rescuers are still searching blocks of ruins for survivors, CNN reported.  Full storyTornadoes hit U.S. state of Oklahoma, for second dayHOUSTON, May 20 (Xinhua) -- A tornado struck south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, leveling blocks of homes and at least one elementary school, U.S. media reported.The tornado was estimated to be at least two miles wide at one point as it moved through Moore, Oklahoma, in the southern part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, according to CNN.  Full story

A man is seen during the wreckage in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the US state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma on Sunday, according to media reports. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola) 

A resident hands a cooler to her sister in the wreckage in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the U.S. state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma on Sunday, according to media reports. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola)

A resident hands a cooler to her sister in the wreckage in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the US state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma on Sunday, according to media reports. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola) 
 

A man peers through the wreckage in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the U.S. state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma on Sunday, according to media reports. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola)

A man peers through the wreckage in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the US state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma on Sunday, according to media reports. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola) 
 

Rescuers search for lost animals in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the U.S. state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola)

Rescuers search for lost animals in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the US state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola) 
 

People rescue a cat on the wreckage in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the U.S. state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola)

People rescue a cat on the wreckage in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the US state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola) 
 

Rescuers search through rubble in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the U.S. state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola)

Rescuers search through rubble in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the US state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola) 
 

A man and a woman look through the wreckage in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the U.S. state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola)

A man and a woman look through the wreckage in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the US state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola) 
 

Rescuers search for lost animals in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the U.S. state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola)

Rescuers search for lost animals in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the US state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola)

A rescuer brings out a dog from a damaged house in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the U.S. state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola)  

A rescuer brings out a dog from a damaged house in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the United States, May 20, 2013. Two men were confirmed dead after tornadoes hit the US state of Oklahoma, officials said Monday. (Xinhua/Marcus DiPaola)


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