PHOENIX — The National Weather Service says water is being released into the Salt River channel that is often dry through much of metro Phoenix.
A flood warning issued by the weather service said releases from a dam floodgate started Thursday morning and that the warning would remain in effect until late afternoon.
The Salt River Project is the water and power utility that operates water-storage dams on the river.
SRP officials did not immediately respond to a request for additional information on the releases.
However, heavy rain has fallen in the region recently, and the SRP previously has released water to make room in its reservoirs.
