Two dead and hundreds of rescues in New Mexico due to terrible floods

• At Least Two People Dead in New Mexico
• Additionally, 290 Rescued in U.S. Areas
• Deaths and Rescues in New Mexico

Heavy rains in Roswell, New Mexico, have caused severe flooding that has claimed the lives of at least two people and forced the rescue of hundreds of residents.

According to the New Mexico National Guard, 290 people have been rescued, with 38 of them transported to local hospitals.

Miguel Aguilar, the adjutant general of the National Guard, noted that authorities were already prepared.

This readiness was partly due to their experience with previous floods in the region, such as those in Ruidoso.

MEXICAN CONSULATE IN NEW MEXICO ISSUES WARNING

Attention #MexicanCommunity in #Roswell N.M.

Due to recent floods in the area, @ConsulmexElPaso is here to support our nationals by providing documentation services.

Roswell High School
500 W Hobbs St, Roswell, NM 88203
Today, until 3:00 pm pic.twitter.com/Kvkj0xVyRI

— Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso (@ConsulmexElPaso) October 20, 2024

In a statement, it was expressed that teams have been working tirelessly to help citizens get to safety.

The city of Roswell, home to about 48,000 residents, has set up shelters for those affected.

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According to EFE, authorities are using tactical vehicles to evacuate those living in the hardest-hit areas.

Some individuals had to be rescued from the tops of their vehicles, which were submerged in water, or were swept away by the current into the Spring River, which overflowed.

Authorities have also closed the Roswell Air Center.

Additionally, all scheduled flights for Sunday and Monday have been canceled, along with the closure of other facilities such as the museum, zoo, and cemetery.

The National Weather Service has warned of potential additional storms with the risk of hail, strong winds, and even tornadoes.

This comes as the region continues to recover from a record-breaking level of rainfall.

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