Heavy Rain Prompts Monrovia To Declare Local Emergency

MONROVIA, CA — City officials declared a local emergency on Tuesday as heavy rainfall battered the Southland.

The emergency declaration was in response to debris flows occurring in Monrovia Canyon Park, officials said.

"There is a substantial amount of debris and mudflow within Monrovia Canyon Park causing damage to facilities, roads, parking areas, utility systems and trails," city officials said in a statement.

The debris flow broke a water main in the park, compromising the park's drinking water, officials added.

Monrovia Canyon Park has been closed since Thursday ahead of Tuesday's rain.

The emergency declaration allows the city to seek reimbursement from the state and county for resources used while responding to the emergency, officials said.