Monsoon Floods Kill 748, Disrupt Major Rivers in Pakistan

Severe flooding continues to impact multiple regions across the United States and Pakistan due to persistent heavy rains and rising river levels exacerbated by climatic and environmental factors. In South Dakota, the James River has exceeded flood stage, inundating significant agricultural lands with flood warnings expected to remain as the river is slow-moving and further rain is anticipated. Across the U.S., the National Weather Service has issued thousands of flash flood warnings, with extreme rainfall events fueled by atmospheric rivers and stationary storm systems causing deadly floods in Texas and widespread damage across several states. A study highlights that atmospheric and land surface conditions, including soil moisture and snowpack, critically influence flooding severity, while persistent jet stream shifts are slowing storm movement, intensifying flood risks. On the U.S. East Coast, storms and high tides are causing flooding and sand overwash on North Carolina's Outer Banks, where efforts to protect infrastructure paradoxically accelerate island erosion amid rising sea levels. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, monsoon rains and glacier melt have led to moderate to low-level flooding in major rivers like the Indus and Sutlej, submerging farmland, displacing residents, and raising reservoir levels near capacity, with authorities implementing precautionary measures to mitigate damage.