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  "path": "/2026/04/17/flooding-triggers-evacuations-michigan-rivers-surge-dam-pressure-increases/",
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  "textContent": "Flooding across Michigan, United States, forced evacuations on April 17, 2026, as multiple rivers reached major flood stage following heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt. Authorities issued emergency declarations in several counties, with evacuations ordered downstream of dams under increased hydrological stress.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Flooding triggers evacuations in Michigan as rivers surge and dam pressure increases"
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