Floods in Indianapolis leave at least 5 dead; EU fights fires in Belgium

Dozens of people and their pets were rescued amid flooding caused by the rising White River in Indianapolis, which has left at least five dead while authorities warned that the death toll could rise. Governor Mike Braun expressed his condolences and asked people to take the flooding seriously. More than 350 evacuations have been conducted in Delaware County and a senior mobile home community in Tipton County was evacuated. Rita Reith, spokeswoman for the Indianapolis Fire Department, reported 95 rescues of individuals and 45 animals. The National Weather Service reported more than 11 inches of rain in two days, bringing the White River to a record 24 feet in Anderson and Noblesville.

In Europe, the EU deployed helicopters and planes to fight fires in Belgium, where a fire in the High Fens nature reserve has consumed 1,600 hectares.

Storm Lala, categorized as a category 1 hurricane, is heading towards Hawaii, with warnings of torrential rain and flooding. Gov. Josh Green warned of the possibility of wildfires fueled by winds.