Receding floodwaters leave a sea of mud and shattered homes in the U.S. Southwest

Skies began to clear Tuesday, but while floodwaters from almost two weeks of on-and-off heavy rain still inundated parts of the U.S. Southwest, other areas left mud-caked by receding torrents presented homeowners and businessowners with the filthy work of cleanup.
Receding floodwaters leave a sea of mud and shattered homes in the U.S. Southwest

Floodwaters in parts of the U.S. Southwest are beginning to recede after nearly two weeks of heavy rain. While some areas remain inundated, others are left mud-caked. Homeowners and businessowners are now facing the daunting task of cleaning up the damage.

  • Floodwaters are receding in parts of the U.S. Southwest.
  • The region experienced nearly two weeks of heavy rain.
  • Receding waters have left behind mud and necessitate cleanup efforts.
  • Homeowners and businessowners face the work of clearing mud-caked areas.
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