Death toll in US floods rises to 24

At least 24 people have died in severe flooding in the United States. The number is increasing over time. In addition, at least 25 children are missing. This information was reported in a report by the British media BBC on Saturday (July 5). It said that severe flooding has occurred in the city of Kerville, Texas, USA. It has destroyed houses along the riverbanks, blocked roads and swept away many cars.

The state administration has declared the situation ‘life-threatening and extremely dangerous’ and asked residents to take shelter in higher ground. A state of emergency has also been declared. The report also said that the flood was caused by the water of the local Guadalupe River rising 26 feet (about 8 meters) in just 45 minutes. On the one hand, a huge amount of property has been destroyed and there have been fatalities. At a press conference organized in this regard, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said that a large-scale rescue operation is being carried out in the flooded areas. 25 children who participated in summer camp are missing.