Vermont's Devastating Floods: A Race Against Time to Rescue Stranded Citizens
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Vermont is facing devastating floods as water levels continue to rise, with 117 rescues and 67 evacuations already made. The city of Montpelier is on high alert as a dam near the state capital is dangerously close to capacity, although water levels have stabilized for now. The extreme weather event, caused by the climate crisis, has been declared a "1-in-1,000-year weather event" by NY Governor Kathy Hochul. Meanwhile, the southern parts of the US are bracing for dangerous heat conditions, with temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Vermont flood map: Flooding devastation captured in drone footage amid race to rescue dozens of stranded citizens The Independent
- Vermont dam threatens to overflow as crews rescue hundreds CBS News
- View some of Vermont's worst flood damage from Sky5 WCVB Channel 5 Boston
- Johnson continues to see flooding, emergency shelter opens at Johnson State WPTZ
- Opinion: Massive floods have swallowed up the Vermont town I love CNN
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