While the West Coast suffers a heatwave, residents of the Midwest are being evacuated because of floods.
Millions of Americans endured extreme weather conditions over the weekend as scorching temperatures blanketed the U.S., while the Midwest faced severe flooding that led to evacuations and one reported fatality in South Dakota.Floodwaters surged at the borders of South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota over several days. In northwest Iowa, 13 rivers overflowed, submerging entire neighborhoods and at least one town.
Several rivers, including the Big Sioux, James and Vermillion, were projected to crest between Monday and Wednesday.'I want to remind everybody to remember the power of water and the flow of water, and to stay away from flooded areas,' Noem said. 'We've got a few days ahead that will be tough, but we'll get through it.
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