A somber quiet has fallen over parts of central Texas. Rescue crews continue their heartbreaking work. They are finding more victims of the sudden floods that swept through the region. The death toll now stands at 80 people. This includes at least 28 children.
Many more people are still missing. Officials believe a large number are unaccounted for. Among them are 11 young girls. They were staying at “Camp Mystic.” The floodwaters destroyed the summer camp early Friday. The children were still asleep when the disaster hit.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a stark warning. He said new heavy rains could arrive. These downpours might last until Tuesday. They could cause even more dangerous flooding. People are urged to stay alert.
Volunteers and worried families are joining the search. They are looking along riverbanks in the affected areas. Officials have asked them not to do this. Still, the desperate search for loved ones continues. Questions are also being raised about the disaster. Many are asking if warnings were clear enough. They want to know if the area was truly ready for such a flood. This area has a history of severe flooding.
President Donald Trump stepped in to help. On Sunday, he declared a major disaster in Kerr County. This opens the door for more federal aid. The President also said he might visit the damaged areas. His visit could happen this Friday.
Source: NBCnews