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Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren reported that three people died due to flooding near Newcomb in northwestern New Mexico on Wednesday morning when they were swept away by floodwaters. The National Weather Service issued warnings of widespread thunderstorms and record moisture levels, predicting heavy rainfall through Thursday across several states including Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.
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In northwestern New Mexico, floods caused by heavy rains led to the death of three people on Wednesday morning at around 12:30am (06:30 GMT) near the community of Newcomb. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren stated that two adults and a child were swept away by floodwater, emphasizing the need for residents to be cautious in areas affected by heavy rainfall. Authorities have advised communities about blocked roadways due to water accumulation and warned of potential dangers from further flooding.
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Indigenous authorities in the United States have said that three people have been killed in flooding in the southwestern state of New Mexico, where heavy rains left roadways blocked by water.
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Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said on Wednesday that police had responded to reports of people being swept away by floodwater at 12:30am (06:30 GMT) near the community of Newcomb in northwestern New Mexico.
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people → say → Mexico
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Nygren said that two adults and a child were killed in the incident and offered condolences to the community, while advising residents to exercise caution in areas impacted by rainfall.
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“There are no words that can ease the pain of losing a loved one so suddenly, and our hearts are especially heavy knowing that three lives were lost,” Nygren said.
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“To the family, relatives, and loved ones who are grieving today, we offer our deepest condolences.
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We pray that you are surrounded by strength, comfort, and the love of your family and community in the difficult days ahead.”
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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, issued a special briefing on Tuesday warning of the possibility of widespread thunderstorms in the coming days.
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The service repeated those warnings on Wednesday, noting that moisture levels are expected to be at record levels for mid-September.
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levels → repeat → September
“A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the western third of New Mexico and the South Central Mountains today,” NWS Albuquerque said in a social media post on Wednesday.
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“However, flash flooding could occur anywhere in central and northern New Mexico today.”
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flooding → occur → Mexico
Heavy rainfall is predicted across parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah through Thursday.
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rainfall → predict → Thursday
Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of northwestern New Mexico, along with flash flood watches for large areas of central and northern Arizona.
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warnings → issue → Arizona
The deaths on Wednesday come several weeks after three hikers were swept away and dozens were rescued after heavy rainfall caused flooding at the Grand Canyon, a popular destination for tourists and outdoor recreation in Arizona.
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