Deaths Recorded After Severe Flooding In New Mexico

Over 300 people had to be rescued since Saturday, 38 of whom were taken to hospitals to be treated for injuries.

Search and rescue missions are underway in New Mexico amid severe flooding in and around the city of Roswell and Chaves County.

Over 300 people had to be rescued since Saturday, 38 of whom were taken to hospitals to be treated for injuries that were not detailed.

At least two deaths have been reported at this time but heir identities were not revealed. The circumstances of their deaths was not immediately released.

Almost 6 inches of rain fell over the weekend. Water levels have receded in many parts of the city but remain high in the downtown area. All roads leading to and from the city were blocked off Sunday.

The record rainfall broke the previous daily record that was reported in 1901.