Officials in Texas have confirmed that 32 people have died in a flash flood that hit parts of the state, including 14 children. About 27 others are still missing.
Rescue teams have saved over 850 people so far, but many are still being searched for especially a group of girls attending a Christian summer camp along the Guadalupe River.
The flood caught many people by surprise. Local leaders say they didn’t expect this much rain.
The National Weather Service (NWS) had issued a warning, but officials now say it didn’t fully predict how bad the flooding would be. This has raised concerns, especially as the NWS has been affected by recent budget cuts and staff layoffs.
One of the hardest-hit places is Kerr County. Many are asking why camps near the river weren’t evacuated earlier. A local judge admitted they didn’t expect such a disaster.
Currently, the situation remains serious, and families are hoping that missing children will be found.
The NWS, which lost about 600 staff recently, is now being questioned about its ability to give timely and accurate warnings.
President Donald Trump has called the deaths “shocking” and promised help for Texas.
His administration says they are working with the state government and will send emergency support.
The National Weather Service has warned of more rain up to four more inches raising the risk of further flooding.
Over 1,000 rescue workers have been sent to help.
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