Severe flooding in Texas led to a major disaster declaration by President Trump after at least 78 people were confirmed dead. The flooding primarily affected Kerr County, with 68 fatalities reported there, including 28 children from Camp Mystic. Rescuers are searching for 10 girls and a camp counselor still missing. Governor Greg Abbott noted that at least 41 people are currently unaccounted for statewide, and further heavy rain is expected in already affected areas. Flood alerts remain active as the search for survivors continues.
The severe flooding left dozens of people dead and several others missing, many from Camp Mystic, a Christian youth camp. The floods arrived before daybreak, catching locals and tourists by surprise.
The death toll from flash floods in Texas reached at least 78 people as search efforts for missing girls continued, with 10 still unaccounted for.
In Kerr County, the hardest-hit area, there were 68 confirmed deaths, including 28 children. The governor indicated that 41 individuals were still unaccounted for across Texas.
President Trump issued a major disaster declaration for Kerr County to ensure first responders have the necessary resources. Flood alerts remain in effect for central Texas.
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