US EditionTexas governor says more than 160 people are still missing after deadly floods
- Deadly flash floods struck central Texas over the July Fourth weekend, killing at least 109 people and leaving over 160 missing.
- The floods followed torrential rains that caused the Guadalupe River to surge more than eight meters in 45 minutes despite flash flood warnings hours earlier.
- Most fatalities occurred in Kerr County, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, with search-and-rescue teams using heavy equipment and aerial support to find survivors.
- Governor Greg Abbott reported that 161 individuals remain unaccounted for, according to information from friends and neighbors, emphasizing that the well-being of this community—particularly those who have yet to be found—is the highest priority.
- Authorities face scrutiny over preparedness and National Weather Service staffing cuts, while President Trump pledged relief and plans to visit Texas with the First Lady on Friday.
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Police say 'sightseers' hindering Texas recovery efforts as teams search for victims in debris
Texas police urged "sightseeing" residents to avoid flood recovery areas as first responders search debris for victims, with 95 confirmed deaths and 161 people still missing in Kerr County.
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Fears grow that Texas floods death toll could surge
Fears grew Wednesday that the death toll of 110 in the Texas floods could still surge as hopes fade of finding survivors among the many reported still missing several days after the disaster.
After floods in Texas, the number of deaths rises to at least 119. Many people are still missing. There were also deaths in New Mexico.
Searchers in helicopters and on horseback scour Texas flood debris for 160 people believed to be missing
As the search continued for more than 160 people believed to be missing days after a destructive wall of water killed more than 100 people in Texas, the full extent of the catastrophe has yet to be revealed.
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