Rare floods sweep through Death Valley in US
One of the driest, most inhospitable parts of the US is drenched in running water as ex-hurricane Hilary continues to bring historic levels of rain to the country.
Death Valley National Park has been closed due to hazardous flooding.
“Hurricane Hilary is forecasted to cause heavy rain for the next several days, so conditions are expected to worsen,” the National Park Service posted on Facebook.
“For your safety, please do not attempt to enter the park.”
The NPS also posted a clip showing rivers of surging floodwaters carving through the park.
Death Valley is considered to be one of the hottest places on the planet during the summer, though it does receive rare falls of rain.
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Last month, two men, aged in their 60s and 70s, both died at the national park, with heat considered to be a factor.
Park officials estimated the heat at the time of their deaths to be between 49 and 52 degrees.
US authorities have warned of flash flooding in traditionally dry parts of the country, as tropical storm Hilary brings heavy rain to the region.
