Severe Weather Wave Causes Floods, Wildfires, and Smoke Across the United States
The United States is currently experiencing a severe weather wave, including widespread flooding in Texas and ongoing wildfires in the West, amidst rising thick smoke from Canadian fires. In Texas, heavy rain totaling around 23 centimeters within just a few hours caused flash floods, leading to the rescue of dozens of people and the declaration of a state of disaster in 59 counties. On the other hand, the current fires in California—comprising 13 fires and large-scale blazes such as the "Elephant" fire—are increasing the risk of more fires and smoke spread. Temperatures are expected to rise in some areas to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The smoke wave has also impacted air quality in states like Minnesota and Massachusetts, while power grids are under mounting pressure due to increasing demand and the forced shutdown of some generation stations.
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