People are missing, and dozens have been rescued in western Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halong caused widespread flooding

BETHEL, Alaska – New video shows ongoing strong flooding across the country Western Alaska A remnant of Typhoon Halong, which caused widespread damage along the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, displacing families as first responders continue to search for missing people.

The powerful coastal storm moved into the Bering Sea on Sunday, bringing hurricane-force winds, huge waves and flooding. Major coastal floods For the Kuskokwim Delta and communities south of the Bering Strait. However, storms and heavy rain have continued since last week due to another storm system, creating a dire situation.

The video above is from Bethel showed Strong floods washed away boats and damaged infrastructure over the weekend. Images shared by Alaska Emergency Management showed dozens of homes surrounded by flooding.

Hurricane-force winds of up to 100 mph were reported over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Another video captured in Immunak showed strong winds and waves flipping a boat on its side.

According to Alaska State Troopers, more than 30 people were rescued in Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities over the weekend. The forces said that at least 18 people were rescued in Kuijelinguk, and at least 16 people were rescued in Kepnok. The Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Air National Guard, Alaska Army National Guard and U.S. Coast Guard are assisting in the search effort.

Officials are working to confirm the number of people missing in Kipnok, but at least three are missing in Kuijelinguk.

This strong storm Flooding is expected to continue until Monday. A Coastal flood warning It is in effect through Monday afternoon for most of coastal Alaska, with water levels reaching between 4 and 6 feet above normal high tide levels.

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Utilities completed damage surveys from the first coastal storm last week before the renewed threat arrived from Halong over the weekend. The video above shows flooding on the runway at Kutz Airport after the first round of flooding.

According to an Alaska nonprofit, the Coastal Village Area Fund, the devastation left by Halong may be greater than Hurricane Merbok In 2022.