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Texas Floods Kill 78, Search Ongoing as More Rain Looms

Texas faces deadly floods with 78 dead and dozens missing; heavy rains and rescue ops continue.

  • Publish date: Monday، 07 July 2025
Texas Floods Kill 78, Search Ongoing as More Rain Looms

Texas is reeling from deadly flash floods that hit hard over the holiday weekend, leaving at least 78 people dead and dozens still missing. And the bad news? More heavy rain is on the way.

Kerr County in Texas Hill Country took the worst hit, where the local sheriff confirmed 68 deaths, including 28 children. Governor Greg Abbott said 10 more people died across the state, and 41 are still missing.

Search for Missing Kids at Summer Camp

Rescuers are in a race against time searching for 11 girls and a camp counselor missing near the Guadalupe River, which surged to about 8 meters, bursting its banks after intense storms.

The US National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood emergency for the area, reporting up to 38 cm of rainfall over the weekend.

Federal Aid and Investigations

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County and said he may visit the area this Friday. He described the situation as "absolutely horrible" and pledged support to the victims and their families.

Meanwhile, questions are being raised about the accuracy of weather warnings. Officials admitted that initial flood watches didn’t capture the storm’s full intensity. Some are blaming budget cuts and staff shortages at the National Weather Service for the lack of timely warnings.

Thousands Rescued, but Danger Isn’t Over

Over 850 people have been rescued so far, some literally hanging onto trees to survive. But with more rain expected, flood watches remain in place across the region.

In a message of solidarity, the UAE extended condolences to the US, expressing sympathy for the victims and their families.

This article was previously published on omanmoments. To see the original article, click here

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