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Huge floods hit Texas, 13 killed, 20 children disappeared

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Huge floods hit Texas, 13 killed, 20 children disappeared
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At least 13 people were killed, and dozens were disappeared, including 20 children, after sudden floods that hit the partial Texas today.

The disappearance of about 20 children who were in the summer camp confirmed Vice Governor Day Patrick.

“Within 45 minutes, Rijeka Guadalupe has grown 8 meters and there was a devastating flood – it took possession, and unfortunately human lives,” Patrick told the Friday conference on Friday, index.hr.

He read the MYSTIC statement, where about 700 children stay, stating that there is a “catastrophic level” flood and parents say that if they were not contacted, it means that their child is recorded as safe.

“This does not mean that children are lost. It is possible to be out of range of communication,” Poguverner added, which temporarily performs the gueeker as Greg Abbott is on vacation.

Due to the weight of the situation, an emergency situation was declared for the Hill Country and Concho Valley areas. Rescue actions and evacuations last from the early morning hours, and the authorities warn that further floods could occur, even if rain is not strong. “Even with a light rain, new floodings are possible,” said the Acting Governor Day Patrick.

Governor Texas Greg Abbott said the state provides “all the necessary resources for Kerrville, Ingram, Hunt and the entire area of ​​Texas Hill Country facing this devastating flood”.

The area affected by the floods is located northwest of the city of San Antonio. The footage from the field shows the torrents that flooded bridges and roads, with water quickly moving and carries everything in front of them.

The exact number of dead and missing is still not officially confirmed.

“Please don’t risk. Be careful, listen to local emergency warnings and don’t drive through the flooded roads, said the Commissioner of the Texas Sid Miller Ministry of Agriculture.

The Sheriff’s Kerr County Office described the event as a “catastrophic flood” and confirmed that there were killed. The citizens living near the stream, river flows and the Guadalupe River is advised to immediately prone to a higher terrain.

(Vijesti.ba)


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