Texas Floods: Death Toll Rises as Search Continues
TL;DR
Over 50 people have died and dozens of children are missing in Texas Hill Country after unexpected catastrophic flooding caused by heavy rain and remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, with authorities warning the casualty count may rise as more rain is forecasted. The flood surged the Guadalupe River 26 feet in 45 minutes, surprising officials and leading to extensive rescue efforts, including helicopters, boats, and drones, amid concerns about warning systems and climate change impacts.
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- How fast moving floods ripped through central Texas BBC
- Texas floods: search continues with dozens dead and missing The Guardian
- Death toll climbs to 27 in Hill Country; search and rescue continue Austin American-Statesman
- A Close Look at Camp Mystic The New York Times
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