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Search-and-Rescue Operations Underway in Western Alaska After Storm
- On Monday, the Alaska State Troopers said at least 34 people were rescued in Kwigillingok and Kipnuk after a powerful storm flooded coastal communities and destroyed homes.
- Meteorologists said the remnants of Typhoon Halong battered the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Sunday, with hurricane-force winds up to 100 mph and tides surging over 6 feet in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok.
- U.S. Coast Guard and National Guard aircraft rescued 51 people and two dogs, while video showed at least a dozen houses floated off foundations with families inside.
- Search teams are continuing to verify reports of missing residents, with troopers saying another 18 were rescued in Kwigillingok, 16 in Kipnuk, and three people remain unaccounted for.
- The National Weather Service forecasts flooding into Monday with a Coastal Flood Warning through Monday afternoon as water levels reach 4 to 6 feet above normal high tide, and the Coastal Villages Region Fund said devastation may exceed Typhoon Merbok in 2022.
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Devastation in Alaska: Typhoon Halong's Aftermath Leaves Communities in Ruins | Science-Environment
Devastation in Alaska: Typhoon Halong's Aftermath Leaves Communities in Ruins Authorities in western Alaska face a daunting recovery task after Typhoon Halong's remnants unleashed hurricane-force winds and catastrophic storm surges, rescuing over 50 people but leaving three still missing. Kipnuk and Kwigillingok villages endure extensive damage, with survival essentials compromised.Winter looms as communities rally for aid, with housing and food…
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