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News in English (USA) / 13.08.2025 / 19:00

Urgent Evacuations Ordered in Juneau, Alaska as Record Glacial Flooding Threatens City

Residents of Juneau, Alaska, are being urged to evacuate as a significant glacial outburst is underway, sending a surge of water from the Mendenhall Glacier into the region. Timelapse videos show alarming rising levels in glacial lakes, indicating potential catastrophic flooding. City officials have declared a preemptive disaster and issued evacuation warnings, with the flood predicted to reach record levels. The situation is exacerbated by headlines indicating that floodwaters from nearby Suicide Basin have begun to overflow, leading to fears of severe impacts on the local community. While some residents are evacuating, others are hunkering down in preparation for the impending flood. As the Mendenhall River crests to unprecedented heights, live updates continue to track the developments of this urgent flooding crisis.
The Guardian, CNN, USA Today, FOX Weather, CBS News, KTOO, Scientific American, Yahoo News Canada, City and Borough of Juneau, BBC