Deadly Texas Floods
Texas Flash Floods Leave Two Dead in Region Still Recovering from Last Year
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At least two people are dead after catastrophic flash floods struck Texas, according to AP News. Hundreds of drivers were stranded and people were trapped in their homes as floodwaters rose rapidly across the region.
The governor warned that the hardest-hit areas are still in danger, with more rain expected to fall, AP News reported. The region is still healing from devastating floods that struck just one year ago.
Flash Floods Kill Two and Strand Hundreds Across Texas
The flooding hit with little warning, leaving hundreds of drivers trapped on roads and many residents stuck inside their homes, according to AP News. Emergency crews worked to reach people cut off by fast-moving water. The Guadalupe River was among the waterways that swelled dangerously during the storm.
At least two deaths have been confirmed so far. Officials have not yet released details about the victims. Rescue operations were still underway as conditions remained dangerous across the affected areas, AP News reported.
Governor Warns More Rain Is Still Coming
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the hardest-hit communities are not yet out of danger. More rain is forecast for the region, raising fears that floodwaters could rise even further. Authorities urged residents in low-lying areas to move to higher ground immediately, according to AP News.
Emergency management teams were deployed across the state. Local agencies asked people to avoid driving through any standing or moving water. Even shallow floodwater can sweep a vehicle off a road in seconds.
Region Still Rebuilding From Deadly Floods One Year Ago
This is not the first time this part of Texas has faced disaster. The region was devastated by major flooding just one year ago. Many communities were still in the middle of recovery when this new storm struck, according to AP News.
The back-to-back disasters put a heavy strain on local resources. Families who had only recently returned home or finished repairs now face flood damage again. Officials have not yet estimated the cost of the new destruction.
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