Scorching temperatures and a lack of moisture in the air at night are contributing to the loss of arms and saguaros as a whole around the Valley.
From Sun City to Mesa and Queen Creek, there is almost a certainty a few saguaro arms or an entire cactus laying on the ground, collapsed because of heat and water issues.
Residents and businesses are dealing with the clean up and attempting to find ways to help the succulents survive what could be lingering issues spurred by hotter summers and less rain than normal.
