A sudden flash flood hit the Grand Canyon area in the U.S., with about 15 hikers reported missing or out of contact. Authorities have airlifted 62 people to safety, and there are no reports of injuries so far.
On 31 Aug 2026 GMT+7, a sudden flash flood occurred in the Grand Canyon area, Arizona, U.S., leaving about 15 hikers missing or unreachable. Rescue teams have airlifted at least 62 victims out of the area by air, with more evacuations expected. There are no reports of injuries.
The U.S. National Park Service stated the flash flood began around 14:30 local time last Saturday near Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch, which are camping and lodging areas at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Authorities previously searched for over 20 people believed missing or out of contact before revising the figure to about 15. They are requesting anyone with information about hikers or tourists who entered the inner canyon along Bright Angel Creek last Saturday to contact officials to assist in verifying missing persons and monitoring the situation.
Source: CNN