印第安纳州中部地区因创纪录降雨引发历史性洪灾，白河沿岸大量居民被迫撤离。[1] 救援行动已于周六展开，救援人员共救出约70人及其宠物。[1] 然而灾情中也发生了人员伤亡，Delaware County发现一名58岁女性遗体，死因为试图驾车通过洪水区域。[1]
Warren County在过去6小时内降雨2英寸，White River预计周六晚间在印第安纳波利斯地区达到峰值。[1] 印第安纳波利斯市长Joe Hogsett已宣布进入本地紧急状态。[1] Marion County紧急管理主任Jacob Spence表示："这是那种百年一遇的洪灾。"[1] 鉴于灾情的严重程度，州长Mike Braun已请求总统颁布紧急宣言，以获得联邦资源支持救灾工作。[1]
Central Indiana is experiencing historic flooding following record rainfall, forcing widespread evacuations along the White River in the Indianapolis area.[1] Rescue operations on Saturday recovered approximately 70 people and their pets from affected zones.[1] The White River is expected to crest in the Indianapolis area Saturday evening.[1]
The disaster has claimed at least one life. A 58-year-old woman was found dead in Delaware County after attempting to drive through floodwaters.[1] Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has declared a local state of emergency in response to the crisis.[1] Marion County Emergency Management Director Jacob Spence characterized the event as "one of those once-in-a-lifetime type floods."[1] Warren County received 2 inches of rain in just 6 hours, contributing to the severe conditions.[1]
Governor Mike Braun has requested a presidential emergency declaration from the federal government to access additional resources for disaster response.[1]