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  "id": 4556270,
  "title": "Video: Powerful flash flood ravages Grand Canyon; 20 missing, 60 evacuated",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/video-powerful-flash-flood-ravages-grand-canyon-20-missing-60",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T02:47:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/watch-grand-canyon-flash-flood-sends-bunkhouse-boulders-rushing-downstream-at-least-20-missing/articleshow/133639935.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A powerful flash flood swept through Arizona's Grand Canyon on August 29, leaving at least 20 people missing and forcing the evacuation of over 60 campers and hikers from Bright Angel Campground and Phantom Ranch, according to the National Park Service. The torrential downpour, lasting only 30 minutes, sent debris, boulders, and muddy water through Bright Angel Canyon and into the Colorado River, causing significant damage to the park, including the destruction of footbridges and the reshaping of the creek bed. The Grand Canyon's sole water pipeline was also damaged, leading to the suspension of overnight hotel stays and a call for water conservation. The park remains closed, with the pipeline being repaired as part of an ongoing $208 million infrastructure project. Authorities are requesting information about individuals who were in the affected areas during the flood.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "At least 15 people may be missing after flash flood in Arizona’s Grand Canyon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/at-least-15-people-may-be-missing-after-flash-flood-in-arizonas-grand",
        "published": "2026-08-31T00:01:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Grand Canyon Flash Flood Leaves 15 Missing, 60 Evacuated",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/grand-canyon-flash-flood-leaves-15-missing-60-evacuated",
        "published": "2026-08-31T01:18:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "At least 15 people missing after Grand Canyon flash flood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/at-least-15-people-missing-after-grand-canyon-flash-flood",
        "published": "2026-08-31T01:29:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "One dead, 15 missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park in US, dozens evacuated",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/one-dead-15-missing-after-flash-flood-in-grand-canyon-national-park",
        "published": "2026-08-31T02:10:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Grand Canyon flood: 15 people ‘missing’, dozens evacuated, heavy rainfall today may cause ‘additional flash flooding’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/grand-canyon-flood-15-people-missing-dozens-evacuated-heavy-rainfall",
        "published": "2026-08-31T02:23:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Flash flooding hits Grand Canyon, leaves 15 missing as 62 rescued",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/flash-flooding-hits-grand-canyon-leaves-15-missing-as-62-rescued",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:02:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "About 15 people missing after Grand Canyon flash flood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/about-15-people-missing-after-grand-canyon-flash-flood",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:02:27.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}