Grand Canyon's flood paradox strands all
Deadly flooding at the Grand Canyon has severely disrupted the area's economy, leaving tourists and locals stranded without water. A washed-out pipeline severed the South Rim's water supply, causing lodging closures at the popular tourist destination. The park remained open but tourists who had planned overnight stays, many after traveling for years, had to find alternative accommodations.
The pipeline, built in the 1960s, serves the 1,600 residents and millions of annual tourists, and the recent flood has caused about 40% of it to fail. With uncertainty surrounding the duration of the closures, the economic toll could extend beyond Northern Arizona, affecting businesses and service jobs in the region.
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