Back to the daily read
Daily Read: World
Midwest Storms Bring Catastrophic Flooding
Powerful storms in the Midwest have brought catastrophic flooding, with parts of Indiana receiving a foot of rain in less than 48 hours. Thousands are without power, and emergency crews are rescuing people from flooded streets and homes. The flooding has also caused widespread damage and has left millions facing the threat of even more flooding.
The essential points
- 01Thousands are without power in the Midwest due to severe flooding.
- 02Emergency crews are rescuing people from flooded streets and homes.
- 03The flooding has caused widespread damage and has left millions facing the threat of even more flooding.
- 04A foot of rain fell in parts of Indiana in less than 48 hours.
The full brief
Powerful storms in the Midwest have brought catastrophic flooding, with parts of Indiana receiving a foot of rain in less than 48 hours. Thousands are without power, and emergency crews are rescuing people from flooded streets and homes. The flooding has also caused widespread damage and has left millions facing the threat of even more flooding.