Record-breaking heat bakes US, Europe, China

Global Extreme Weather , Causes Flooding in the US , and Deadly Heat Wave in Europe. 'The Guardian' reports that the United States is experiencing "a one in 1,000 years flooding event." . 'The Guardian' reports that the United States is experiencing "a one in 1,000 years flooding event." . States of emergency have already been declared in New York and Vermont. . Between July 9 and 11, vast amounts of rain fell across both states. . Between July 9 and 11, vast amounts of rain fell across both states. . In the Plymouth area of Vermont, at least four bridges have collapsed, stranding residents in their homes. . In the Plymouth area of Vermont, at least four bridges have collapsed, stranding residents in their homes. . Rivers breached their banks as a result of the deluge of rain, including the Hudson in New York and the Winooski in Vermont. Rivers breached their banks as a result of the deluge of rain, including the Hudson in New York and the Winooski in Vermont. In the Hudson Valley, a 43-year-old woman died after floodwaters swept both her and her dog away. On the morning of July 11, the Winooski River overflowed, prompting officials to close down the city center of the state capital, Montpelier. 'The Guardian' reports that the nearby Wrightsville Dam was a major concern, but the dam stabilized, preventing a potential catastrophe. Late on July 12, water levels dropped below the major flood stage, allowing floodwaters to recede in the area. . Late on July 12, water levels dropped below the major flood stage, allowing floodwaters to recede in the area. . Meanwhile, Europe is facing a potentially record-breaking heat wave that has already claimed the life of a construction worker in northern Italy. Meanwhile, Europe is facing a potentially record-breaking heat wave that has already claimed the life of a construction worker in northern Italy