Vermont's Catastrophic Flooding: Dam Threatens Burst, Residents Trapped

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Source: The Independent
Vermont's Catastrophic Flooding: Dam Threatens Burst, Residents Trapped
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Vermont is experiencing devastating floods, with 117 rescues and 67 evacuations reported so far. The city of Montpelier is on high alert as a dam near the state capital approaches capacity, although water levels have stabilized for now. Other regions in the Northeast are also dealing with the aftermath of heavy rainfall, with Vermont Governor Phil Scott declaring a state of emergency. President Joe Biden has offered his support to Vermont, while the state is also suing Big Oil over the climate crisis.

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