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A devastating flash flood that wreaked havoc through Texas Hill Country over the July Fourth weekend has now claimed at least 109 lives, and more than 180 people are still missing. The brunt of the destruction affected Kerr County, where around 94 bodies have been discovered, many of them are children and staff from an all-girls summer camp near the Guadalupe River. Heavy rains, which covered more than a foot of water in under an hour, affected early warning systems and turned the region into a disaster zone. Rescue efforts are going on amid adverse conditions, with teams across states and Mexico assisting the search operations. Officials have accepted that the response timeline continues to be under probe, even as the chances of finding survivors are decreasing. The disaster has raised questions over preparedness, the climate change impacts, and the need for urgent reforms in emergency protocols.
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As per the latest report from Reuters, the death toll has risen to 109, including 94 from Kerr County alone, many of whom are children. (Photo source: AP)
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More than 180 people are still untraceable, with 161 missing from Kerr County. The death toll is expected to rise further. (Photo source: AP)
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The Guadalupe River flood has gone up by over 12 inches of rain in an hour. The massive downpour has swelled the riverbanks and has resulted in destructive flash floods. (Photo source: AP)
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Storms, unstable terrain, and thick debris fields have hampered the search and recovery operations. (Photo source: AP)
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Singer Pat Green has revealed that his four family members have been swept away in Kerrville. Their fate remains unclear till now. (Photo source: AP)
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Officials have been criticised for delaying alerts and for a lack of pre-evacuation procedure. Emergency calls were raised only after water had already surged through major areas. (Photo source: Reuters)
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In the Camp Mystic tragedy, 27 campers and staff are among the dead, and six more are still missing. (Photo source: AP)
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Volunteers have recovered personal belongings like family photos from the debris. (Photo source: AP)
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Experts state that events like this are becoming more common because of warmer and wetter weather. Texas is increasingly vulnerable to flood disasters, scientists have cautioned. (Photo source:
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a special legislative session later this month. The focus will be on enhancing response and allocating disaster relief funds. (Photo source: Reuters)
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