Floods in America, 13 dead, more than 20 missing, Search and rescue efforts underway
Floods In America: 13 Dead, 20 Missing In Texas: Heavy rains have caused havoc in the Hill Country region of the US state of Texas overnight. According to reports, in just a few hours, so much rain fell that is usually not seen in months, resulting in the Guadalupe River flooding. At least 13 people lost their lives due to the flood in the river, and more than 20 girls, who were in a girls’ summer camp, went missing. Rescue teams are trying to rescue people trapped in the strong currents through helicopters and boats.
More than 10 inches of rain fell overnight in Kerrville County, causing the river’s water level to rise suddenly. According to the National Weather Service, the water level of the Guadalupe River near Hunt rose by 22 feet in just 2 hours. Meteorologist Bob Fogarty said, “The water rose so fast that people did not get a chance to recover.” County Judge Rob Kelly said that the bodies of many people have been found, but they have not been identified yet. He said, “Our efforts are continuing, but the situation is very difficult.”
According to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, 6 to 10 bodies have been recovered so far in search of victims. Patrick said, ‘Some are adults and some are children. We don’t know where those bodies came from.’ He appealed to the people of Texas to kneel down and pray that we find these little girls. Meanwhile, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leatha said that 13 people have died due to the flood.
The weather department had warned of seven inches of water.
On Thursday (local time), the weather department issued a warning that some areas could experience flooding with up to seven inches of water. After this, flood warnings were issued for at least 30,000 people overnight. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that the state is providing resources to country communities dealing with floods, including Kerrville, Ingram, and Hunt. He has appealed to the people to follow the advice of state and local officials and avoid driving in flooded areas.
