Rescue efforts are currently focused on Roswell, New Mexico, after record-breaking rainfall led to flash flooding that stranded motorists and resulted in fatalities.
With nearly nine inches of rain reported over the weekend, the city set a new daily rainfall record, inundating homes and causing extensive damage.
Maj. Gen. Miguel Aguilar noted the state's readiness for this disaster, drawing from experiences with previous flooding in Ruidoso which worsened the local conditions.
The flooding significantly impacted infrastructure, causing road closures and forcing residents into shelters, underscoring the ongoing challenges posed by extreme weather events.
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