US south-west braces for more flooding after stretch of heavy rain and storms
More inclement weather forecast in rain-soaked Four Corners region after evacuations and rescues last week
TL;DR
- The south-west US is preparing for more rain and thunderstorms.
- Previous heavy rains caused flooding and required evacuations and water rescues.
- A flood watch is in effect for the Four Corners region (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah).
- Floodwaters have receded but left mud and silt contaminated with sewage.
- Power outages are affecting multiple areas, with restoration expected in a few days.
- The flooding is the latest in two months of heavy rain from tropical Pacific moisture.
- Recent deadly flooding has also struck the Grand Canyon and parts of New Mexico.