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Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck U.S. Southwest

Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck U.S. Southwest
NPR News Wednesday 30 September 2026, 06:16 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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The storm's remnants battered the U.S. Southwest, flooding roadways and forcing residents in small New Mexico towns to evacuate over concerns about a dam failing.(Image credit: Eduardo Verdugo)

The storm's remnants battered the U.S. Southwest, flooding roadways and forcing residents in small New Mexico towns to evacuate over concerns about a dam failing.

(Image credit: Eduardo Verdugo)

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