Grand Canyon Flooding Knocks out Water Pipeline Serving Tourists at the National Park, Officials Say
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of dozens of people and swept large boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River that runs through it, the National Park Service said. Flooding also knocked out the sole water pipeline that serves tourists and residents at the national park, officials said late Sunday.
Flash flooding at the Grand Canyon has caused the evacuation of several people and destroyed several structures, including a water pipeline that supplies water to tourists and residents in the national park, according to the National Park Service. The flooding occurred at Bright Angel Creek, which flows into the Colorado River, and left dozens of people unaccounted for.
The sole water pipeline serving tourists and residents at the park was knocked out, leading to restrictions on overnight stays at lodges and hotels within the park, starting from Monday. Residents are also asked to conserve water. The park service is working with the Arizona Department of Public Safety to continue evacuations and is seeking information about missing people.
Popular tourist spots, such as Bright Angel Campground, Phantom Ranch, and parts of the North Kaibab trail, remain closed while the park service surveys the damage. Rafting trips on the Colorado River have also been halted. The flooding happened within 30 minutes, with about half an inch to 1 inch of rain falling in the area. The park service is working to complete a $208 million rehabilitation of the pipeline and upgrades to the associated water delivery system by 2027.
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