What's happened
Severe storms and flooding cause widespread damage in the Northeastern US
Why it matters
The severe storms and flooding have caused significant damage to public infrastructure and private properties, leading to requests for federal disaster declarations and highlighting the increasing impact of climate change on extreme weather events.
What the papers say
AP News reports on President Joe Biden's approval of a major disaster declaration for North Dakota and Vermont Governor Phil Scott's request for federal aid following severe storms and flooding. The Independent discusses the impact of back-to-back storms in the Northeastern US, highlighting the widespread damage and the increasing frequency of such events due to climate change.
How we got here
Severe storms and flooding in the Northeastern US have caused widespread damage to public infrastructure and private properties, leading to requests for federal disaster declarations and highlighting the increasing impact of climate change on extreme weather events.
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