Evacuations Underway as Glacial Outburst Threatens Juneau, Alaska
Residents of Juneau, Alaska, are facing an impending crisis as the Mendenhall Glacier begins releasing significant amounts of floodwater due to a glacier outburst. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for certain areas, urging residents to leave as the potential for catastrophic flooding looms. The National Weather Service has declared a flood warning for the region, citing the overflowing Suicide Basin, which threatens to disrupt travel and tourism in this popular destination. With live updates on the situation, officials are closely monitoring the dangerous conditions as they work to protect the community from the anticipated deluge.
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