Pacific Northwest Flooding Continues, State Of Emergency Declared

After five days of record-breaking rainstorms, flooding and landslides, parts of the Pacific Northwest are in a state of emergency. The mountainous areas of Oregon and Washington were affected most severely, with sinkholes in roads, overflowing rivers and waterfalls, and school closures, reported Reuters.

Two people have died during the storms, and more than 50,000 are without power. One woman died when a large falling tree hit her home, and another drowned in her car when it was submerged in water. Both tragic incidents occurred in Oregon, noted Reuters.

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Flooding, Damage, Oregon, Washington, State of emergency, Tornado, Landslides