Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has expressed condolences to U.S. President Donald Trump in light of the tragic consequences of the destructive tornadoes that struck central and southern regions of the country. This was reported by the president’s press secretary, Sherzod Asadov.

In his message, the head of state noted the significant loss of life, the large number of injured, and the substantial damage caused by the disaster.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev conveyed words of sympathy and support to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those affected.

Powerful tornadoes swept through the central and southern United States over the past weekend. According to CNN, as of 17 March, the death toll had reached at least 39, with several individuals still missing. The disaster also left more than 250,000 homes without electricity.

Among the hardest-hit states were Mississippi, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas. The destructive winds were accompanied by dust storms, which severely reduced visibility on roads. According to U.S. media reports, some victims lost their lives in traffic accidents caused by the adverse weather conditions.