Tropical Storm Debby Causes Severe Flooding and Damage

Tropical Storm Debby has significantly impacted the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States with heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds. Initially making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Florida, the storm has since moved through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and is now affecting Virginia and Maryland. The storm has caused at least seven fatalities and extensive property damage, including power outages and tornado-related incidents. Authorities across affected states have issued various warnings and advisories, urging residents to avoid flooded areas and prepare for potential river flooding. Emergency services and public works crews are on high alert, performing storm preparation and response activities. Despite the storm weakening into a tropical depression, significant rainfall and flooding risks persist as Debby moves northward into Pennsylvania and New York.