Seattle's River Rising: A Flood of Troubles

Heavy rain has caused a levee to break near Seattle. This has led to evacuations in the area. The levee was supposed to protect over 30, 000 people. But now, the Green River is rising fast. It's the highest it's been in 60 years. The rain is not stopping. More is expected this week. This could make things worse. The ground is already soaked. This increases the risk of landslides. Strong winds could also knock down trees and power lines. Last week, there was already a lot of flooding. Rivers reached record levels. Now, another storm is coming. It's bringing more rain and wind. This could slow down recovery efforts.People are being told to stay away from the area. Officials are asking those nearby to leave. A flash flood warning is in place. It covers over 45, 000 people. Efforts were made to fix the levee. A special blanket was installed. It was supposed to help stabilize the levee. But it wasn't enough. The river kept rising. This is a serious situation. It's not over yet. More storms are expected. The region is still recovering from last week's floods. This week's rain could make things even worse.