The flash floods in Texas resulted in over 100 confirmed deaths as of Monday evening, including 27 from Camp Mystic. More than 850 individuals have been rescued amidst ongoing rain and rescue efforts for the missing. The area is notably prone to flash flooding; the river rose dramatically within a short time. Questions arise regarding whether adequate warnings were provided, relating to cuts made during President Trump's administration. Staffing shortages in the National Weather Service potentially affected communication and response times during this tragedy.
As of Monday evening, at least 100 people in Texas have been confirmed dead following the early-morning flash flooding on July 4, including 27 children and counselors from Camp Mystic.
The region is known as one of the most dangerous in the country for flash flooding, and the river surged to over 26 feet in just 45 minutes, beginning at around 4 a.m.
The general consensus seems to be that the cuts and staffing shortages, at the very least, didn't help, impacting the National Weather Service's response to the flooding.
According to the NWS's office, they issued a flood watch on Thursday afternoon, followed by alerts that night into Friday morning, but staffing issues delayed communication with locals.
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