"Pittsburgh Area Faces Major Flooding and Landslides After Record Rainfall"

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"Pittsburgh Area Faces Major Flooding and Landslides After Record Rainfall"
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Several rivers in the Pittsburgh area have reached or are near major flood stages following record rainfall, with the Ohio River in Pittsburgh cresting just below the major flood stage mark. Flood warnings are in place, impacting traffic and causing closures of major routes. The Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers have also crested at major flood stages, leading to significant flooding across the region. The wet weather is expected to continue, with colder conditions increasing the risk of landslides, and winter weather advisories in effect for parts of West Virginia.

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