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More than 20 people sought at Grand Canyon (USA) after sudden floodPhoto by Anderson Portella on Pexels
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More than 20 people sought at Grand Canyon (USA) after sudden flood

RTP Notícias31 August 2026 at 06:00

More than 20 people are being sought at the Grand Canyon National Park, in the western United States, after a sudden flood hit the area on Saturday. The park administration confirmed that search operations are underway. The incident occurred over the weekend and authorities continue to work to locate the missing. This is the second significant incident at the Grand Canyon reported recently, demonstrating the risks associated with unpredictable weather conditions in the region.

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