Vermont Faces Recurring Floods, Raising Alarm Over Aging Dams

Back-to-back floods from Hurricane Beryl highlight the state's vulnerability and the need for urgent infrastructure upgrades.

Recent floods caused by Hurricane Beryl have led to significant damage in Vermont, echoing last year's devastation.
Concerns grow over the state's aging dams, many of which are over a century old and not built to withstand current climate conditions.
State officials are working on emergency repairs and inspections, but the scale of the problem requires long-term solutions and substantial funding.
Governor Phil Scott praised Vermonters' resilience and emphasized the importance of learning from past disasters to improve response efforts.
Scientists and local authorities link the increasing frequency and severity of floods to climate change, stressing the need for proactive measures.