Flash flooding hits New Mexico as Texas death toll rises
A man and two children were reported to have been washed away by the floodwaters, with other individuals also trapped and requiring rescue.
The National Weather Service issued urgent warnings, advising against driving through floodwaters as homes were observed being moved by the current.
The Rio Ruidoso river experienced an extreme rise, increasing by approximately 15 feet in an hour, potentially setting a new record for water levels.
The emergency comes as the death toll from the Texas floods rose to more than 100 people. More than 160 people remain missing there.
Flash flooding emergency in New Mexico triggers multiple rescues
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