Tornadoes devastate US Midwest

More than three dozen tornadoes were reported across ten states, with the heaviest damage concentrated in Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa.

Homes were leveled and rural roads rendered impassable by debris, prompting massive search-and-rescue operations.

In one harrowing incident, a tornado swept over a school in Illinois, though students and staff were safely sheltered.

Meteorologists warn that the threat of severe thunderstorms and additional funnel clouds remains high throughout the weekend.