Dozens evacuated and about 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
A major flash flood in the Grand Canyon has resulted in one death and approximately 15 people missing. Emergency crews have evacuated over 60 individuals as the flood caused significant infrastructure damage.
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Demonstrates the increasing risks of extreme weather events in popular US national parks.
Dozens evacuated from US national park after flash flood hits the area of Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Remnants of stone bridge pylons along Bright Angel Creek in the Grand Canyon following a flash flood that destroyed the footbridge on August 29, 2026 [James Thompson/AP] By Adam Hancock , AFP and AP Published On 31 Aug 2026 31 Aug 2026 | Updated: 6 hours ago Updated: 6 hours ago At least one person is dead and about 15 people were missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood hit the Grand Canyon in the US state of Arizona, authorities said.
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