2023-09-02 17:17:10
Las Vegas was plagued by heavy rain yesterday flooding several streets in the city.
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It’s 2.2 cm of water that fell on the vice capital, an unusual phenomenon in this desert region of Nevada.
At this time of year, Las Vegas normally receives 0.8 cm of water for a period of 30 days.
About three times as much rain rushed to this western US state causing flash flooding and flooding.
Luckily, no major problems were reported apart from the rescue of a person who was trapped in his car.
“Cash out, cash out:” Flash flooding hit Las Vegas on Wednesday night. Torrential rains flooded streets and even some hotels and casinos. pic.twitter.com/pC3wCa5dK2
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) August 24, 2023
More thunderstorms are expected in the next few hours.
Authorities have urged citizens to be cautious as a flash flood alert is in effect until tonight.
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