India, Oct. 12 -- Pagosa Springs, a town in southern Colorado, declared a local disaster emergency late on Saturday night after the San Juan River overflowed. The river water flowed into downtown areas, leading to mandatory evacuations. Town officials reported the river was around 7,200 cubic feet per second and was expected to overflow around 11 pm, according to CBS.

The officials ordered the evacuation of the inhabitants living on Hermosa Street and San Juan Street, which are located east of Hot Springs Boulevard. An emergency shelter was opened at the Ross Aragon Community Center, where food, water, and accommodation for overnight stay have been provided for displaced residents, the report added.

As per the CBS report, US Highway 160...