Vermont's Quaint Mountain Towns Battle Devastating Floods

Vermont's quaint mountain towns, including Ludlow, are being tested by increasingly frequent and severe floods due to climate change. The recent flooding, caused by heavy rainfall, has caused significant damage to infrastructure, businesses, and homes, leaving residents uncertain and worried about the future. While the state has made efforts to build resilience after the devastating Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, the ferocity and speed of the recent storms caught many off guard. The need for preparedness and resilience measures, as well as state and federal assistance, is being emphasized as extreme weather events become more certain in the face of climate change.