Texas Flooding: Causes, Impact, and Response to the Deadly Disaster
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Severe flash flooding in central Texas, particularly affecting Kerr County and Camp Mystic, resulted in over 100 deaths, extensive destruction, and a damage estimate of up to $22 billion, marking one of the worst natural disasters in the state's history. Rescue efforts involved over 1,000 responders, and the event prompted federal aid and a statewide day of prayer.
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