Green River levee break: Repairs at Desimone ‘holding’; flash flood warning revised

Officials said the Green River levee in King County, Washington, was repaired Monday after breaching, easing flash flood concerns in Seattle.

Updated on: Dec 16, 2025, 05:40:20 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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In a major update on the potential flash flood risk in Washington on Monday, after the levee on the Green River in Washington's King County broke, officials said that they have managed to repair the levee.

"A temporary repair has been made to the Desimone Levee and is reported to be holding, the City of Newcastle in Washington said in a post on X. "NWS Seattle adjusted Flash Flood Warning to area of Tukwila surrounding the breach."

Here's a footage of repair work being done on the Desimone Levee on Green River near Rainier Industries in Tukwila.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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