The US National Weather Service said the Rio Ruidoso river appears to have crested more than 20 feet (six meters), submerging multiple bridges in the area.
Washington:While rescuers in the United States' Texas were searching for survivors following the catastrophic floods last week, a New Mexico mountain town experienced dangerous flooding on Tuesday after heavy rain fell on areas burned in devastating wildfires last year. The US National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency in Ruidoso, a small town south of Albuquerque, where rising currents washed away several homes.
According to Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford, there are reports of mudslides and gas leaks at homes that had been washed away or damaged in the floods, as sudden floodwaters trapped several people. Crawford said there had been more than two dozen swift water rescues in the area.
Visuals from the area posted on social media show an entire house being swept away due to the intensity of the water.
BREAKING 🚨 MASSIVE flooding is now currently unfolding in Ruidoso, New Mexico. It is sweeping structures away in seconds
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Please pray for them 🙏
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