The Fury of an Unlikely Typhoon (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Western Alaska – Muddy rivers still lap at the edges of what used to be quiet villages, carrying away the last traces of normal life under a relentless gray sky.
The Fury of an Unlikely Typhoon
Imagine a storm born in the Pacific, far from Alaska’s icy shores, suddenly turning into a monster that floods remote communities. That’s exactly what happened last weekend when remnants of Typhoon Halong slammed into the region with hurricane-force winds and record storm surges. Low-lying villages, home to tight-knit Native Alaskan families, faced the brunt of it all.
Water levels rose faster than anyone could prepare for, swallowing homes whole and stranding residents. Rescue teams worked around the clock, airlifting hundreds to safety. Yet, the real shock came after the waters receded, revealing a landscape forever altered…