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US south-west braces for more flooding after stretch of heavy rain and storms
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- The south-west US, particularly the Four Corners region, is preparing for more heavy rain and thunderstorms following days of flooding that caused evacuations and water rescues.
- The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the area, even as local officials report some rivers beginning to recede after significant flooding since Wednesday.
- San Juan County, New Mexico, experienced severe flooding, including the home of Sheriff Shane Ferrari, with ongoing cleanup efforts underway amid stable but challenging conditions.
- Floodwaters have left behind contaminated mud and silt due to sewage plant failures, and power outages continue to affect multiple areas, with restoration expected to take several days.
- Officials describe the situation as an active disaster zone with no reported loss of life, but the recovery process remains complex and ongoing.
