Grand Canyon braces for more storms after flash flood leaves one person dead
National park officials say body of a man, 46, was recovered and about 15 others remain missing or unaccounted for The Grand Canyon area braced for more rain and thunderstorms on Monday after a flash flood that left one person dead and about 15 others missing or unaccounted for – with scores of visitors evacuated and the only water pipeline for tourists and residents destroyed. Emergency water…
A flash flood at the Grand Canyon has left one person dead, a 46-year-old man, and around 15 others missing or unaccounted for. According to The Guardian US, the flood also destroyed the only water pipeline for tourists and residents, leading to emergency water restrictions.
The flood occurred on Saturday, August 29, and prompted a large-scale evacuation effort. By Sunday morning, 62 people had been air-evacuated from the area, with further evacuations taking place throughout the day, as reported by the Toronto Sun and ABC News (US).
The National Park Service is asking for information from anyone who knows of hikers or backpackers in the affected area. More rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the area, according to CNBC.
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