4 homes were destroyed while 10 others were damaged. Las Vegas experienced flash floods as three inches of rain reportedly fell in two hours. 163 people had to be rescued from the flood. Two deaths were reported. It is possible the current drought is causing the low oxygen level according to the article.
Species affected are menhaden, silversides, perch, mummichogs,pickerel, catfish and sunfish.
More than 100,000 people have reportedly been made homeless by the current flooding. Continued flooding is also said to have hampered relief efforts. Reuters reported that Chile's economy continued to suffer, and dips in activity were worse than previously projected. Drought has affected the country for nearly a year resulting in severe reduction in agricultural productivity and frequent power supply problems. The central bank stated the current economic problems were largely a result of the severe drought.