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Five individuals, including a family and two guides, are trapped in Slovenia's Krizna jama cave due to heavy rainfall that has raised water levels. Rescuers have provided the group with supplies and are waiting for water levels to drop for a safe rescue, which could take from overnight to several days. The cave is known for its biodiversity and can only be accessed by boat.
In Slovenia, five individuals, including a family of three and two guides, are trapped in the Krizna Jama cave due to rising water levels from heavy rainfall. Rescue teams have reached them, providing a heated shelter in a safe area within the cave, where they must wait for the water to recede. The group is reported to be fine, and a large-scale rescue operation is underway, with expectations that water levels will begin to fall soon, although it may take days for the exit to become safe. Krizna Jama is renowned for its biodiversity, being the fourth largest underground ecosystem in the world.
The US is preparing for a major storm system that is expected to bring heavy snow to northern states and intense rainfall with possible tornadoes to the southern regions. The Gulf coast and southeastern areas may experience severe thunderstorms and flooding, with up to 5 inches of rain forecasted. Northeastern and New England states could see 6-12 inches of snow, while major east coast cities are likely to face rain. Over 25 million Americans are under storm watches, and the west coast is anticipating large waves and potential beach erosion. The storm has already brought snow to New Mexico and Texas, and California is on alert for significant snowfall in the mountains, which is crucial for the state's water supply amidst a potential "snow drought."