Los Angeles, United States, Aug 31, 2026 (AFP) - More flooding feared at Grand Canyon after storm leaves 15 missing

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Storms forecast for Monday could trigger new flash floods in the Grand Canyon, the National Weather Service said as crews looked for around 15 people missing in a flood that claimed at least one life. The floods hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, forcing dozens of people to evacuate and damaging the sole water pipeline serving the park, one of the most popular national parks in the United States. The body of a 46-year......

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