The deadly floods caused by torrential rainfall in Texas, USA, have claimed the lives of at least 24 people, while authorities are fearing that the report may increase as the fate of several campers is ignored.

At a press conference given by County Sheriff Ward; Lionhe said that 24 deaths have been confirmed so far, adding that the final report may be greater. The previous report he had made public spoke of at least 13 dead and about 20 missing.

Earlier, the Texas anti-government had reported 6-10 dead, including children, and about 20 missing. ‘We don’t have younger for about 20 girls’ Of the approximately 750 who participated in a summer camp, the Dan Patrick To journalists, expressing hope that they may have found refuge in the trees or have no way to communicate.

During the report of the press representatives, a video of the rescue by helicopter trapped helicopters that had climbed on trees to be saved.

About 500 rescuers with 14 helicopters have been mobilized, while Texas National Guard and US Coast Guard sent aid to the affected areas.

According to the authorities, the river level Guadalupe It climbed almost 8 meters in less than one hour, in which 300mm of rain fell, one -third of the average annual rainfall in that county.

Video shared on social media platforms showed houses and trees drifting out of the rushing waters.

The Meteorological Service issued a warning of dangerous flooding phenomena in Ker County, calling residents to avoid any movement and those who live near the Guadalupe River to move “To areas at higher altitude”.

In mid -June, at least ten people died due to floods in San Antonio, South Texas after torrential rains.

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Texas floods

Texas floods

Texas floods