At least 80 people were killed in the Texas floods caused by torrential rain and the rapidly rising water in the Guadalupe River, CNN reported.
According to the New York Times, at least 41 people are still missing, while 28 of those found dead have not yet been identified.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced plans to visit the flood-affected state on July 11, and on July 6 he signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County. According to Trump, the federal government is assisting local responders with flood relief efforts. US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem arrived in Texas on Saturday.
Officials say the death toll is certain to rise. More storms are expected in the next 24-48 hours in the region, which could hamper rescue teams who are already facing venomous snakes as they sift through mud and debris.
Three days after the inundation, one of the largest search-and-rescue efforts in recent Texas history was shifting towards a recovery operation.
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Ya son 80 personas fallecidas por las inundaciones en Texas
ReplyDeleteDe acuerdo con la cadena estadounidenses CNN, el número de víctimas tras el desbordamiento del río Guadalupe, en el condado de Kerr, aumentó significativamente. Según medios locales, al menos 28 de las personas fallecidas son niños.
Asimismo, el gobernador de Texas, Greg Abbott, indicó que hay personas de las que se desconoce aún su paradero.