July 4–A catastrophic storm has devastated Texas, leading to severe flash flooding that has claimed the lives of 100 people and left 11 others still missing.Emergency teams are urgently tackling the escalating disaster that has severely impacted the Austin Guadalupe River area.
The flash flood occurred suddenly, surprising many residents as fast-rising waters submerged homes, streets, and businesses.
In Guadalupe River, floodwaters surged through neighborhoods, forcing large-scale evacuations and emergency rescues
Emergency teams—comprising local fire departments, the National Guard, and volunteer search and rescue groups—are relentlessly working to reach those trapped and offer assistance. Swift-water rescue efforts continue as authorities conduct searches for the 11 people still missing in the hardest-hit areas.
Officials have told people in flood-risk areas to stay home and not travel until the water goes down. Shelters are available for families who had to leave their homes, and workers are fixing power and cleaning up debris.
This catastrophic storm highlights the vulnerability of the Austin Guadalupe River to flash floods and underscores the critical importance of a timely emergency response. Officials promise to keep helping until everyone missing is found and recovery work is going well.
As Texas deals with the damage from the flash flood, communities are coming together and staying strong during this tough time. Emergency workers are ready and watching closely to handle any problems that come up in the coming days.
