Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 24 people in Kerr County, Texas, as torrential waters surged through the region, overwhelming homes and facilities.
Among the most severely affected is a Christian girls' summer camp situated on the banks of the Guadalupe River, where approximately 20 children remain missing.
Rescue teams are continuing efforts through the night, navigating hazardous conditions in hopes of locating survivors. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for prayers and assured that emergency crews will not stop until all are accounted for.
President Donald Trump reacted to the unfolding crisis, calling the disaster “terrible” and the scale of the flooding “shocking.” State and federal agencies are coordinating closely to assist with the ongoing rescue and relief operations.
