Glacial flooding in Alaska capital destroys homes, prompts emergency response

Glacial dam burst caused record flooding along Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska.
At least two homes collapsed into the river due to severe bank erosion.
Flooding originated from Suicide Basin, a lake dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier.
Emergency declared in Juneau, residents evacuated, damage still being assessed.
Event highlights global risks from glacial outburst floods exacerbated by climate change.