"Devastating Floods Strike Alaska as Suicide Basin Collapses in Mendenhall Glacier"
The Mendenhall River in Alaska has experienced major flooding after a significant release from Suicide Basin in Juneau. Evacuation orders have been issued for specific structures, with at least one already lost to the river. Concerns of potential bank failure and land wasting have prompted residents of Marion Drive to evacuate overnight. The National Weather Service reports that the water level continues to rise, causing significant erosion and collapsing structures.