Torrential rain has continued threatening communities across New Mexico, prompting a flood watch to remain in place until 6 a.m. Mountain Time on Thursday morning.New Mexico has faced multiple environmental threats over the past two weeks. On June 17, a wildfire prompted the immediate evacuation of 7,000 residents in Ruidoso. Last Wednesday, a severe storm brought hail and excessive rain to the region, stranding cars as water washed over a highway.
Read more: How to Build an Emergency Fund'Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible,' the NWS office in Albuquerque said in its most recent flood watch. 'Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.'Newsweek reached out to NWS Albuquerque by phone for comment.The flash flood watch also impacts other states in the Four Corners region, including western Colorado and eastern Utah.
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