Flash floods in US kill at least three in New Mexico mountain town

Authorities claim that at least three people died in flash floods in New Mexico after more than 100 people were killed by devastating floods in Texas.

The Rio Ruidoso river swelled 20 feet (6 meters), surpassing the previous record by five feet (1. 5 meters), according to municipal officials in the town of Ruidoso on Tuesday afternoon.

Mayor Lynn Crawford issued a news release expressing her heartfelt condolences for the families who lost loved ones in this terrible tragedy. In this incredibly difficult time, the entire Village of Ruidoso extends its deepest sympathies and compassion to these families. As we deal with this devastating loss together, we are all united in our grief and our unwavering support for one another.

State authorities claim that at least 85 swift water rescues have been carried out so far, including those who are trapped in homes and vehicles, while search and rescue efforts are ongoing. The state of Texas is recovering from devastating floods that left more than 100 people dead and more than 160 people missing as a result of the incident.

A house is swept away by muddy, surging floodwater in dramatic New Mexico footage.

I’ve watched the video,” he declared. The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management spokeswoman Danielle Silva. “We don’t know if anyone was in the house.”

Ruidoso, a mountain resort town 180 miles (290 km) south of Albuquerque’s state capital, claims burn scars from the previous year’s Salt Fork and Salt wildfires made the flooding worse.

Silva noted that “we know that the water levels appeared to be higher than they were last summer.” There is a significant flow of water throughout, some of it in freshwater basins that weren’t affected by the floods last year.

Areas that have experienced wildfires and vegetation loss are frequently more prone to erosion and are significantly more vulnerable to flash floods, especially if they are steep or hilly.

A temporary shelter, according to the city, has been set up for displaced residents.

More than 160 people are still missing in Texas after four days of flash floods that swept through several counties resulted in the removal of several thousand dollars in mud and debris.