Alaska’s capital braces for floodwaters from Mendenhall Glacier

Sections of Juneau, Alaska, are preparing for potentially record floodwaters as rain and snowmelt escape from an ice dam formed by the Mendenhall Glacier, prompting evacuations. Flooding, which could peak between 16.3 and 16.8 feet, has become an annual concern since 2011, leading to temporary levees being installed to protect homes from damage.

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