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81 people have been killed so far in Texas floods in Texas. There is still a threat of floods in many areas.
In the US state of Texas, 80 people died in 3 days due to sudden floods in the Gwadalup river, and 41 are missing. There was a summer camp of girls near the river, which was hit by floods. However, 750 girls present in the camp were rescued.
The situation has not become normal in many areas of Texas. The Meteorological Department has issued a flood warning and appealed to the people living on the banks of the Gwadalup river to go to the higher place.
Officials said on Friday, San Antonio, Texas received about 15 inches (38 cm). The river level increased by 26 feet (8 meters) in just 45 minutes, which swept away the houses and vehicles.
People are still looking for people with helicopters and drones. PM Modi also expressed grief over the death of the children killed in the floods on Saturday and expressed condolences to the victim families.
See photos after floods in Texas …
Several houses drowned due to floods in the Guadalup river of Texas on Friday. Due to which people got caught in trouble.
On Friday, a lot of debris got stuck under the bridge due to floods.
In some areas, flood waters have decreased, but there is a danger of flooding again.
Camp Mistic near Karwil, where many girls were stayed.
On Friday, due to floods, many vehicles were stuck in ravines.
Many vehicles turned into a pile of debris due to floods.
8 -year -old Renee Smastrala was found dead during a rescue at the summer camp after the flood on Friday.
The girls brought safely after getting stuck in the summer camp due to floods became emotional while meeting their family.
Many girls were trapped in the summer camp due to floods. The baby girl meets her family after returning safely.
The forecast feared rainfall, and a warning has been issued for about 30 thousand people.
A prayer meeting was held on Sunday in the Church in Texas for those killed in the floods.
Rescue workers teams have been engaged in rescue work since Friday.
The rescue operation consists of 14 helicopters, 12 drones and nine rescue teams and about 500 people.
The rescue team has so far saved more than 400 people from flooding.
Pope Leo prayed for those killed in floods
During his address at St. Peters Square on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV prayed for the flood victims in the Guadalup River in Texas, USA. He prayed for the families of the girls who went to the summer camp.
The Pope said in English, “I want to express my deep condolences to all those families who lost their loved ones in this disaster. We pray for them.
US President Donald Trump may visit Texas on Friday. Trump said- We will be constantly present there. We are working closely with the leaders of Texas. It was a terrible incident. We pray for all those who have endured so much.
US President Donald Trump may visit Texas on Friday.
2600 houses were lost due to floods
Due to rain, the river brought local drains and waterways in spate, causing roads to drown. The trailer and vehicles were swept away. San Antonio’s emergency teams started searching and rescue work through helicopters and drones.
The people present in the area told the local media that the flood water suddenly came and they had to save their lives by climbing trees. Electricity lines fell due to floods and about 2,600 houses were lost in areas around Karvil.
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