Deadly Flash Floods Strike Roswell, New Mexico

Recent flooding events in Cuba and New Mexico have resulted in multiple fatalities and extensive damage. In San Antonio del Sur, Cuba, Hurricane Oscar caused severe flooding, leaving seven dead, including a mother and her five-year-old daughter, with entire families reported missing. Activist Miguel Ángel López Herrera criticized the lack of protective measures in place as the region experienced unprecedented water levels. Meanwhile, in New Mexico, record rainfall of nearly six inches led to devastating flash floods, resulting in two deaths and over 300 rescues in Roswell. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency, authorizing $1 million for relief efforts as responders assessed significant infrastructure damage, including destroyed water mains and closed roads. Both regions are grappling with the aftermath as local authorities mobilize to provide assistance and evaluate the destruction.