Rescue teams in central Texas are battling relentless weather to save lives after catastrophic flash floods tore through a children’s camp overnight, leaving at least 82 dead and dozens missing. 🚁 Helicopters hover above debris-strewn landscapes as survivors recount ‘terrifying’ escapes from rising waters. New storms now threaten to disrupt search efforts, complicating an already dire situation.
💬 ‘We heard the water before we saw it—it sounded like a freight train,’ said one survivor, describing the chaos as cabins were swept away. Federal disaster relief has been activated, but time is ticking as emergency crews work around the clock.
🌧️ Meteorologists warn of more severe weather across the region, raising fears of further flooding. Follow live updates as this story develops. Our hearts go out to all affected. 🙏 #TexasStrong
Reference(s):
cgtn.com