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Crisis in Richmond: A Water Emergency Unfolds
The small city of Richmond, Virginia, is in the throes of a significant water crisis that has left residents without access to potable water for several days. The incident arose after a severe winter storm led to power outages and subsequent failures in the city's old water infrastructure, which has drawn comparisons to infamous water crises in places like Flint, Michigan. Residents, businesses, and critical services have been blindsided by the situation, raising questions about government response and infrastructural integrity.