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The Gwadalup river was blown up to 26 feet in about 45 minutes due to a flash flood caused by a powerful storm in Texas, USA on Friday morning. 43 people, including nine children, died due to sudden floods. At the same time, 27 people are missing, including 23 girls of Summer Camp.
The death toll may increase
A team of 750 children was camping on the banks of the river. The death toll may increase. Central Ker County received 10 inches (25 cm) of rain overnight. Rescuers are searching for missing girls. People are being transported to safe places.
Some people were saved from trees
Some people were rescued from trees. Rescue operations from boats and helicopters continue. More than 800 people have been rescued after a severe flood in Ker County, Texas. Texas Governor Greg Abat said that the campaign continued throughout the night and it would run on the second day.
During a conversation with reporters at Air Force One, President Donald Trump described the flood in Central Texas as terrible and promised federal assistance. The National Weather Service of the US had suddenly declared a flash flood emergency for parts of Ker County in South-Central Texas Hill Country.
A lot of water was flooded due to rain due to storm
It is about 105 km northwest of San Antonio. There was a lot of water due to the rain due to the storm. According to the meteorologist Bab Fograty of the National Weather Service’s Austin/San Antonio office, the water is flowing very fast.
The water level of the Gwadalup river increased by 26 feet in the morning. On the Facebook page of the office of Ker County Sheriff, people posted pictures of loved ones and pleaded for help in finding them. Nine rescue teams, 14 helicopters and 12 drones were being used.
Fear of heavy rain
Jason Runayen of National Weather Service said that there is a possibility of more heavy rains and floods due to a slow storm in Central Texas. He said that the danger may remain overnight and till Sunday morning.