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Deadly Flash Flood Strikes Remote Grand Canyon Lodge Amid Climate Factors

Intense rainfall triggered a catastrophic flash flood at a historic remote lodge in Arizona's Grand Canyon, with scientists linking the disaster to compounding climate drivers like drought and Pacific Ocean warming.

31 Aug, 22:02 — 31 Aug, 22:02
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The GuardianMostly Factual14h ago

How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster

Flash flooding in Arizona tourist destination was likely triggered by compounding climate factors, such as drought and warming in Pacific Ocean Remote Grand Canyon lodge hit by deadly flash flood boasts fabled history A deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon over the weekend was likely driven by a confluence of climate factors, including drought, wildfire scarring and warming temperatures in the Pacific Ocean that can supercharge storms. At least two people have died and 15 remain missing o...

By Gabrielle Canon

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