Four days after catastrophic flash floods struck Texas, Kerr County has reported 161 individuals still missing, as recovery teams grapple with the overwhelming destruction and loss. Governor Greg Abbott, addressing the media, confirmed the grim statistics, indicating the presence of five campers and a counselor from Camp Mystic among the unaccounted. Abbott emphasized that search efforts would persist until every person is found and cautioned that the number of missing people might rise.
Simultaneously, New Mexico has declared a flash flood emergency as river levels surge, signaling a broader weather crisis across the region. National Weather Service warnings are in place, particularly for Ruidoso residents facing alarming flood levels.
The National Guard has deployed helicopters and drones to aid rescue operations in Texas, as responders, including the FBI and border patrol agents, converge on the scene. Volunteers describe the scene's devastation as unprecedented, with one rescuer illustrating the challenge as akin to finding a "needle in a haystack."
Past residents, now displaced, recount their heart-wrenching experiences as they face the aftermath of nature’s fury. Amidst their loss, thoughts turn to rebuilding their lives. Questions also loom over the adequacy of government response before the disaster, contributing to increased scrutiny regarding storm preparedness and warning systems.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump plans to visit the affected areas soon, while the National Weather Service remains vigilant about ongoing flood threats in both Texas and New Mexico.
As communities come together to support one another in this challenging time, the unfolding situation remains dire as locals strive to navigate their paths forward amidst so much uncertainty.
Simultaneously, New Mexico has declared a flash flood emergency as river levels surge, signaling a broader weather crisis across the region. National Weather Service warnings are in place, particularly for Ruidoso residents facing alarming flood levels.
The National Guard has deployed helicopters and drones to aid rescue operations in Texas, as responders, including the FBI and border patrol agents, converge on the scene. Volunteers describe the scene's devastation as unprecedented, with one rescuer illustrating the challenge as akin to finding a "needle in a haystack."
Past residents, now displaced, recount their heart-wrenching experiences as they face the aftermath of nature’s fury. Amidst their loss, thoughts turn to rebuilding their lives. Questions also loom over the adequacy of government response before the disaster, contributing to increased scrutiny regarding storm preparedness and warning systems.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump plans to visit the affected areas soon, while the National Weather Service remains vigilant about ongoing flood threats in both Texas and New Mexico.
As communities come together to support one another in this challenging time, the unfolding situation remains dire as locals strive to navigate their paths forward amidst so much uncertainty.
