Flash flooding in Grand Canyon leaves more than 20 people missing

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: United States

Environment & Climate

Flash flooding in Grand Canyon leaves more than 20 people missing

A search is underway for more than 20 people who may be missing after flash floods swept through Arizona's Grand Canyon. Over sixty people were airlifted to safety. Heavy rains caused water to surge down the steep, rocky terrain.

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