Three killed in Navajo Nation flood in New Mexico

Indigenous authorities in a southwestern state expressed condolences on Tuesday after floodwaters swept two adults and a child from their home near the Gila River. The incident occurred late Monday night following an intense thunderstorm that caused the river to rise rapidly, overtopping levees and inundating low‑lying neighborhoods. Local emergency responders were dispatched within minutes, but the swift current carried the victims downstream before rescue crews could reach the site. Officials from the tribal council, which oversees the area’s water management and public safety, confirmed that search and recovery operations are ongoing, with divers and canine units deployed along the river corridor.

State and tribal agencies are coordinating efforts to locate the missing individuals while urging residents in flood‑prone zones to remain vigilant and heed evacuation orders. Authorities have also announced plans to assess the infrastructure that failed during the event and to provide support services to affected families. The investigation into the cause of the flood and the response measures will continue as officials work to prevent similar tragedies.