Heavy rains lead to rescues, road closures in Appalachia

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Officials say heavy rain across Appalachia has led to water rescues, mudslides, road closures and power outages. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Monday due to heavy rainfall across the state, where flooding caused damage and a nursing home was evacuated to keep residents safe. Multiple water rescues were reported in Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. In West Virginia and eastern Kentucky, high water and mudslides were blocking roads. Some schools systems canceled or delayed classes and there were thousands of power outages.