Severe flash floods in central Texas have claimed at least 49 lives and left dozens missing, including 27 children. Kerr County was the worst hit, where rising waters from the Guadalupe River devastated areas early Friday.
County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed 43 deaths in Kerr, including 15 children. Most of the missing children were attending Camp Mystic, a private Christian girls&rsquo; summer camp near the river, which hosts around 750 participants annually.
Dalton Rice, Kerrville&rsquo;s city manager, described ongoing mass rescues from the camp and surrounding areas. In Travis County, four deaths and 13 missing persons were reported. Burnet County reported two deaths and continued search efforts for two others.
The water level in the Guadalupe River surged from 7.5 feet to 29.5 feet in just three hours, marking the second-highest flood level ever recorded. Officials said earlier forecasts severely underestimated the rainfall.
Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the disaster declaration to cover 20 counties. The Texas Division of Emergency Management and federal agencies are continuing emergency response operations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the US, noting his sadness over the loss of young lives.
Texas has witnessed multiple flood events in 2024, and the U.S. has seen a record number of flash flood emergencies this year.
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Texas Floods Kill 49; 27 Children Still Missing

Devastating flash floods wreak havoc in Texas; search continues for children from summer camp.

Texas Floods Kill 49; 27 Children Still Missing

Devastating flash floods wreak havoc in Texas; search continues for children from summer camp.

July 6, 2025 | 17:02 IST