Recently, according to reports, the Yellowstone National Park in the United States was hit by floods on the 13th, roads and bridges were damaged, power was interrupted, tourists were evacuated, and all five entrances to the park were closed for the first time in 34 years. No casualties have been reported.
Yellowstone National Park spans the three states of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. According to data from the National Weather Service, from the 11th to the 13th, the precipitation in Yellowstone Park reached 6 centimeters, and the precipitation in the Bertus Ridge in the northeast of the park was as high as 10 centimeters.The water level of the Yellowstone River in Cowyn Springs, Montana, rose to 4.2 meters on the 13th, surpassing the 1918 record of 3.5 meters.
In addition, over the past three days, a sudden increase in temperature has accelerated the melting of snow in the high-altitude areas of Yellowstone. The above factors lead to flooding and landslides. The northern part of the park and nearby communities were severely damaged by flooding.
Photos exposed by the media show that,In Gardiner, Montana, a house fell into the Yellowstone River and roads were completely damaged due to flooding.
It was not immediately clear how many tourists were trapped or forced to leave the park, according to reports. Other areas of Yellowstone Park were also affected by the flooding, and staff were assessing the damage.
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