The sudden flood on July 4 in Texas Hill Country has killed at least 109 people, many of them children. Authorities are searching for over 180 missing persons, most of whom are in Kerr County.
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The death toll from the devastating flood in Texas has reached 104, with dozens still missing. Rescue operations continue along the Guadalupe River, which has risen to the height of a two-story building.
Rains continue in some parts of Texas, where five million people in the central region, including San Angelo and Austin, remain at risk of flooding. US President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency in Kerr County due to intense rainfall.
In Texas, 91 people died as a result of the flood. US President Donald Trump plans to visit the state later this week, likely on Friday.
In Texas, at least 82 people have died as a result of catastrophic flooding, and dozens are considered missing, including 10 girls and a counselor from the "Mystic" camp. A new wave of rains is expected, which could worsen the situation.
The White House called "disgusting" claims of improper staffing of the meteorological service during the massive flood in Texas. The Trump administration plans to cut 800 jobs at NOAA and its budget by 30%, which has drawn criticism.
In Texas, the death toll from the massive flood has risen to 80 people, including 28 children. US President Donald Trump has promised federal support and is considering visiting the state.
The death toll from the Texas flood has reached 67, including 21 children. 11 girls from the camp remain missing, with searches continuing for the third day. President Trump has declared a state of emergency in Kerr County.
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The death toll from floods in south-central Texas has reached 52, including 15 children. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and residents are asked to provide information about missing persons.
In Kerr County, Texas, the death toll from floods has reached 43, including 15 children. 27 children from Camp Mystic are still considered missing.
Heavy rains caused floods in Texas Hill Country, leading to the death of 24 people and the disappearance of dozens, including over 20 girls from a summer camp. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll may rise.
In central-south Texas, a sudden flood along the Guadalupe River has led to the death of at least 13 people. Around 20 children from a local summer camp are considered missing after the camp was submerged by water.
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