Atmospheric river triggers floods in Washington state – video

Residents were evacuated as homes and vehicles were submerged in the north-western US state after an atmospheric river smacked the region on Tuesday. Governor Bob Ferguson told the public he was 'requesting an expedited emergency declaration from the federal government' and has activated the state's national guard to respond to flooding. Rainfall from the storm could reach 5-10cm (2-4 inches) across lower elevations and 25cm higher up in the Cascades, alongside 45mph gusts of wind

• Washington state governor declares emergency amid heavy rains and floods