Deadly flash floods claimed at least 50 lives in Texas - Devastating Texas floods claim lives of over 50 individuals
In the heart of central Texas, the aftermath of a devastating flash flood continues to unfold, leaving a trail of destruction and uncertainty. As of Sunday, over two dozen people remain missing, with the search efforts intensifying daily. Among the missing are approximately 27 campers from Camp Mystic, a children's summer camp in Kerr County, where the floodwaters have wreaked havoc.
The floods, described as catastrophic, have claimed at least 50 lives so far, including 15 children. Residents of the affected region have shared harrowing tales of climbing trees to avoid being swept away by the floodwaters. Tragically, some bodies have been found in cars that were washed away during the floods.
The scale of the disaster and ongoing rescue operations make it challenging to confirm the precise number of missing individuals. However, local television stations have been displaying photos of missing children and families from the summer camp, adding to the urgency of the situation.
The floods have caused chaos in the affected areas, with no power and no internet. Homes and infrastructure, including power poles, have been destroyed, leaving many residents without essential services. Despite these challenges, over 850 people have been rescued unharmed, with eight reported injuries.
Governor Greg Abbott declared a day of prayer for Sunday in the state, and President Donald Trump posted a message of prayer for the affected families on the Truth Social platform. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has travelled to Texas to promise more aid.
The floods in Kerr County have stirred memories of a similar flash flood that occurred in the 1980s. Meanwhile, many Americans who had been camping along rivers in the rural southern region of the U.S. for the extended weekend are now grappling with the aftermath of the floods.
The floods have taken many by surprise, with the heavy rainfall starting early Friday morning. Television images show cars being swept away, trees uprooted, and houses underwater, painting a stark picture of the disaster's devastation.
Three more deaths were reported in Burnet County, and four in Travis County, adding to the growing death toll. Despite the grim situation, the spirit of resilience and community support remains strong in Texas as the search for the missing continues.
- President Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbott, along with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, have shown their support for the flood-affected regions in Texas, with Abbott declaring a day of prayer and Trump posting a message of prayer on the Truth Social platform, while Noem has promised additional aid.
- In the general-news, crime-and-justice, and accidents categories of the US media, the floods in central Texas have been a dominant story, with tragic reports of at least 50 fatalities, including 15 children, and over two dozen people still missing. Among the missing are approximately 27 campers from Camp Mystic in Kerr County, where the floodwaters have caused extensive damage.
