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Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- Three people, including two adults and a child, were killed in flooding near Newcomb in northwestern New Mexico, according to Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, who expressed condolences to the affected families.
- The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque issued flash flood watches and warnings for large parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, citing record moisture levels and the potential for widespread thunderstorms.
- Residents in the affected areas are advised to exercise caution as heavy rainfall and flash flooding continue to pose significant risks through Thursday.
- This incident follows a recent flooding event at the Grand Canyon in Arizona, where three hikers were swept away and dozens were rescued amid heavy rains.
