Miami flooding 2024 : State of emergency, June 13, 2024

Unprecedented rainfall has caused catastrophic flooding in Florida. On June 12th, 2024, Florida hit by a record-breaking one-hour downpour, leaving streets impassable and homes submerged. Torrential downpours in South Florida over the past 24 hours have flooded roads throughout the region, creating life-threatening conditions — and forecasters warned heavy to excessive rainfall was expected to last through Friday. Many residents were forced to evacuate their homes as floodwaters rose rapidly. Emergency services worked tirelessly to rescue people and provide assistance. Emergency services are on the scene, rescuing people and providing assistance. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it\'s clear this is a major disaster. Experts say that climate change is making these types of extreme weather events more common. Florida, with its low-lying geography, is especially vulnerable to flooding.