Catastrophic Texas flooding leaves at least 2 dead
Catastrophic flash flooding in Texas has resulted in at least two deaths and hundreds of emergency rescues. Governor Greg Abbott has deployed thousands of first responders as heavy rains continue to threaten regions already impacted by previous flooding events.
Why it matters
The event highlights the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events and the ongoing challenges of disaster preparedness in flood-prone regions.
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UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Catastrophic flash floods in Texas have killed two people and forced hundreds of rescues in areas still reeling from devastating floods a year ago, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday.
Rescuers aboard boats and helicopters have saved more than 200 people, including stranded drivers and people trapped in homes, Abbott said.
The governor said the hardest-hit areas are expecting more rain into Friday and are not out of danger yet, with some rivers expected to reach historic levels.
After days of pounding rain , the National Weather Service said a large wave on Thursday barreled down the same river wrecked by flash floods last summer when two dozen children and counselors died at Camp Mystic.
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