Midwest Faces Severe Flooding and Heatwave Challenges

Heavy rains and extreme heat have led to levee breaches, evacuations, and infrastructure damage across multiple states.

Floodwaters have breached levees in Iowa, prompting evacuations and causing significant damage.
At least two fatalities have been reported due to the flooding in Iowa and South Dakota.
A railroad bridge collapsed into the Big Sioux River, disrupting transportation and local infrastructure.
Communities from Nebraska to Minnesota are dealing with power outages and unsafe drinking water.
The National Weather Service forecasts more severe storms, exacerbating the ongoing crisis.