Warnings of heavy rain and flooding in New Mexico have prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuation orders for parts of Las Vegas, with shelters set up for displaced residents. The National Weather Service declared a state of emergency due to the flooding that swept through the area on Friday and into early Saturday.
The weather service stated, "Rainfall of over 5 centimeters had fallen by late Friday, with an additional 3.8 centimeters expected overnight." They noted that "flooding occurred, leading to the closure of many roads on the northern and western sides of Las Vegas."
Las Vegas municipal authorities announced mandatory evacuations for parts of the city via social media posts, warning residents to prepare for overnight stays.
