Texas floods live: Nine children among 27 dead in flash flooding as search continues for missing
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At least 28 children are among the 68 dead in Kerr County, Texas after flash flooding Texas Governor Greg Abbott says at least another 10 people have died in other counties and at least 41 people are known to be missing from areas affected by the flooding Kerr Sheriff Larry Leitha says the search continues for 10 girls and one counsellor who disappeared from the riverside Camp Mystic - here's what we know about the camp US President Donald Trump says he hopes to visit Texas "probably on Friday" and the people...
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Main Idea: Texas is dealing with deadly flash floods, and Governor Greg Abbott says search and rescue efforts in Kerr County are still underway as the death toll and number of missing people rise.
Key Points:
- Kerr County officials say at least 68 people have died there, including 28 children, and at least 10 more deaths were reported in other Texas counties.
- Search teams are still looking for 10 girls and one counsellor missing from Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp along the Guadalupe River.
- Abbott said more storms could hit central Texas in the next 24 to 48 hours, while officials warn the flooded area remains dangerous.
- Local leaders are facing questions about why warnings and evacuations did not happen sooner, and a review is expected later.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The Texas floods may raise costs for taxpayers, strain emergency crews, and disrupt families and small businesses as search and recovery continue.
Positive Impact
State and county officials can use the disaster review to improve warning systems and reduce future flood deaths.
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- Primary:Governor Greg Abbottperson
- Primary:Texasstate
- Major:Camp Mysticnonprofit / NGO
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- Governor Greg AbbottpersonPrimaryEvaluated
Central named official providing the key death toll update, missing-person count, and warnings about more storms.
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Central state-level jurisdiction where the disaster response and official updates are taking place.
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Central site of the search effort, with multiple missing children and a counsellor reported from the camp.
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Major national figure commenting on the disaster and his potential visit to Texas.
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Named local law-enforcement official giving the core update on deaths and missing people in Kerr County.
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Named local official responding to questions about warning systems and evacuation decisions.
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Mentioned in connection with Trump’s comments about phasing it out and current federal disaster response.
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