Torrential rains lash southern US as millions under flood warnings
The Guardian
Millions of Americans are under flood warnings after heavy rain this weekend in a large portion of the south and south-western US.
Government meteorologists issued flood warnings for more than 13 million people after torrent rainfall created life-threatening conditions in a region including north-east Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico.
The National Weather Service extended a flash flood warning for several communities in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area, cautioning that weekend thunderstorms could set the stage for severe flooding as more rain is anticipated, reported the Washington Post.As of Sunday, an estimated three to five inches of rain had already fallen along the Oklahoma-Texas border. Forecasters expect more rain through Monday, with some areas facing an additional five to eight inches, reported CNN.