The shadow of Nepal is now in America. It is known that at least 20 people have gone missing due to the Harappa Bun in the famous Grand Canyon. The water level of the Colorado River suddenly rose around 2:30 pm local time on Sunday. People living in the areas adjacent to the river were washed away. 62 people were rescued after the accident but 20 people are still missing. Besides, the news of one person's death in the accident has come forward. The death toll is expected to rise further.
The 'Grand Canyon' located in the US state of Arizona is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. There were many people in the Grand Canyon National Park when the Harpa Bun came down on Sunday afternoon. The rush of water was so strong that large stones washed away the iron structure. A foot bridge built for tourists also collapsed. According to the local administration, there was heavy rain in the area on Sunday. This accident may have happened because of that.
The rush of water was so strong that large stones washed away the iron structure. A foot bridge built for tourists also collapsed.
According to eyewitnesses, in the afternoon, the flow of water from the 'Bright Angle' creek suddenly started entering the Colorado River. 62 people were brought back by helicopter from the place where tourists normally descend the Colorado River. There is still no trace of 20 people in the area. The administration has recovered the body of one person. A search operation has started to find the rest.
: Flash floods sweep Grand Canyon, 62 evacuated and more than 20 still missing.
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