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  "id": 4577640,
  "title": "US: Deadly flash flood hits Grand Canyon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/us-deadly-flash-flood-hits-grand-canyon",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T05:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/us-deadly-flash-flood-hits-grand-canyon/a-78568246?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Authorities in Arizona report that a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park claimed at least one life and left 15 people missing. The body of a 46-year-old man was found near Crystal Rapids on Saturday afternoon. The flood began when rain fell on the Kaibab Plateau, prompting a rapid evacuation of over 60 individuals from the area. Hiker Parth Desai recounted witnessing the devastating aftermath, describing waterfalls emerging suddenly, boulders and mud rushing through the canyon, and a debris wall advancing towards them. The National Weather Service recorded up to one inch of rain in just 20 minutes, causing the destruction of footbridges and scattering debris into the Colorado River. Park officials have imposed water restrictions due to damaged infrastructure, and additional storms are predicted to continue into Monday. The park remains open for limited daytime activities, but camping grounds, the Phantom Ranch, and certain trails have been closed. Lodging and hotel reservations will be affected starting Monday, and rafting excursions have also been halted.",
  "summary": "Arizona's Grand Canyon received rainfall of up to 1 inch triggering a flash flood which forced more than 60 people to evacuate. At least one person has died, with over a dozen missing.",
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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"
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      {
        "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"
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        "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"
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        "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"
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        "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"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-31T02:47:23.000Z"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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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      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "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-4575594",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:35:17.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Body of 46-year-old man recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood, park service says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/body-of-46-year-old-man-recovered-after-grand-canyon-flash-flood-park",
        "published": "2026-08-31T05:17:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "1 dead, 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flooding",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/1-dead-15-missing-after-grand-canyon-flash-flooding",
        "published": "2026-08-31T05:32:02.000Z"
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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."
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