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Grand Canyon flash flood kills one, prompts evacuations
Published : Monday, 31 August, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Observer Online Report
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After Nepal, a violent flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall struck Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park in the US, leaving at least one person dead and 15 others missing.
According to a report by Deutsche Welle (DW), Park authorities confirmed that more than 60 people were evacuated following the sudden deluge that swept through the park.
According to the National Park Service, rescuers recovered the body of a 46-year-old man on Sunday evening near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River.
The disaster unfolded around 2:30 PM on Saturday in Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area after heavy rainfall hit the Kaibab Plateau.
The National Weather Service reported that up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) of rain fell within just 20 minutes, cascading rapidly down the region's steep terrain.
The surge swept boulders and heavy debris into the Colorado River and destroyed nearly all footbridges crossing Bright Angel Creek. The floodwaters also damaged the park's primary pipeline, forcing management to issue immediate water use restrictions.
Surviving hikers recounted harrowing experiences as floodwaters, landslides, and a four-foot wall of debris rushed toward them, forcing several to scramble into patches of cacti before being rescued by emergency helicopters.
Authorities announced that while the park remains open for day use, overnight stays at lodges and hotels have been suspended, Colorado River rafting trips halted, and several key trails and campgrounds closed.
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