According to reports, at least 78 people have died and dozens are missing in central Texas due to flash floods. Officials confirmed that 68 fatalities, including 28 children, occurred in Kerr County, with 41 individuals still missing.
Key highlights:
• Ten girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic are among the missing.
• Recovery efforts are ongoing amidst the threat of more storms.
• Texas Governor Greg Abbott vows to find all missing persons.
The devastation in Texas underscores the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness globally, including in India, given the increasing frequency of extreme weather events.
Source: BBC News