Severe Weather In North Carolina Triggers State Of Emergency

15 hours ago North Carolina has declared a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Chantal caused severe flooding and at least six deaths. Gov. Josh Stein announced the declaration Thursday, citing overwhelmed local response efforts. The storm, followed by more severe weather, dumped up to 12 inches of rain in some areas, causing rivers to reach record levels. Damage to water systems left some residents without safe drinking water. The emergency declaration, effective Wednesday, allows the state to seek federal aid for recovery. Emergency crews rescued dozens of people, but several were found dead, including people killed by floodwaters.