JUNEAU, Alaska - Evacuations are underway in parts of Alaska ’s capital of Juneau after a glacial outburst sent water rushing down the Mendenhall River and into communities across the region.

"A glacial outburst has occurred at Suicide Basin," officials said in a Facebook post . "The basin is releasing and flooding is expected along the Mendenhall Lake and River late Tuesday through Wednesday."

Officials have recommended that residents within the 17-foot lake level inundation zone evacuate the area until the water recedes and an "All Clear" message is sent via the wireless emergency alert system.

Officials said a Red Cross shelter was set up for residents at Floyd Dryden Gymnasium.

Facilities along the Mendenhall River, including the Mendenhall Valley Public Library,

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