At least five people dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say
Severe flooding in Indiana has resulted in at least five deaths and prompted emergency rescue operations. Officials describe the weather event as the worst in over 30 years.
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Extreme weather events highlight the increasing risks posed by climate change to infrastructure and public safety.
A handout photo shows first responders helping a resident in flood waters in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday./Getty Images A handout photo shows first responders helping a resident in flood waters in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday./Getty Images Indiana At least five people dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say National Weather Service reports that more than 11in of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas
Prefer the Guardian on Google At least five people are dead after devastating floods that swept through Indiana this week, officials said, as storms continued to batter the state on Saturday and first responders used boats to rescue more people from rising waters in neighborhoods along the White River in Indianapolis.
The mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett, and other state officials implored residents in areas at risk of flooding to heed any evacuation warnings at a news conference.
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