Texas Floods: Death toll rises to 119, 160 missing; Trump’s FEMA plans face scrutiny

[ad_1] The devastating floods sweeping through central Texas have claimed at least 119 lives, with over 160 people still unaccounted for, reports CNN. The catastrophe has triggered fresh scrutiny of the country’s emergency response model, especially as US President Donald Trump, who recently proposed phasing out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is now touting […]

US Texas flash floods: Death toll climbs over 100; 160 still missing | World News

[ad_1] US Texas flash floods: Death toll climbs over 100; 160 still missing Over 160 people remain missing after the deadly flash floods hit Texas during the July Fourth weekend, killing over 100, said Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday.The count of unaccounted people in the Texas floods has nearly tripled since last quoted on Sunday, […]

Flash floods in New Mexico: Houses swept away, river overflows as rain hits Ruidoso village – watch

[ad_1] Visuals of flooding in New Mexico village (Video credits: X/John Cremeans) Flash floods in mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, swept away an entire home, leaving residents stranded in cars and houses. Damage reports indicate that floodwaters entered multiple homes and several roads throughout Ruidoso were submerged, Fox News reported.Emergency crews carried out at […]

Floods sweep away Nepal-China bridge

[ad_1] Stranded people are airlifted during flooding of Bhotekoshi river in Nepal KATHMANDU: Over two dozen people were missing after torrential rain in China’s Tibet region triggered a deluge in the Bhotekoshi river, washing away the “Friendship Bridge” that links China and Nepal, officials said on Tuesday.Weather forecasting experts said the flood might have been […]

Nepal-China flash floods: 1 dead, dozens missing as torrential rains hit; rescue ops underway

[ad_1] Nepal-China flash floods (Image: @ani_digital) KATHMANDU: At least one person died and 17 others went missing after torrential monsoon rains triggered flash floods along a Himalayan valley between Nepal and China on Tuesday, officials reported.A key bridge over the Bhotekoshi River, a vital connection between the two nations, was swept away in the floodwaters, […]

Texas flash floods: Death toll surpasses 100 – Top developments

[ad_1] First responders carry out search and rescue operations near the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area (AP image) The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend rose to 104 on Monday (local time) as search and rescue teams continued to look for missing people […]

10 Deadliest US floods in the last 25 years that still haunt in the nation’s history | World News

[ad_1] Texas flash floods have claimed at least 82 lives, with numerous other holiday visitors and campers still missing after torrential rains triggered a rapid and devastating rise in water levels. Kerr County emerged as the worst-hit region as nearly 12 inches of rain fell early Friday morning during an overnight storm, causing the Guadalupe […]

‘It’s not over for us’: US coast guard saves 165 lives in Texas flash floods; hailed as ‘American hero’

[ad_1] Scott Ruskan (Image credits: X @nicksortor) A US coast guard rescue swimmer is being hailed as an “American hero” after saving 165 lives during his first-ever mission, a response to deadly flash flooding in Texas that has claimed the lives of at least 82 people, with many still unaccounted for.Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem […]

At least 32 dead in Texas floods: 27 girls missing from summer camp; rescue ops under way

[ad_1] At least 32 people have died in the severe flooding that hit Texas Hill Country early Friday, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed on Saturday afternoon. The victims include 18 adults and 14 children, with five adults and three children still unidentified.Authorities also reported that 27 girls from a Christian summer camp located along […]

Swept 32 km by Texas floods: Woman survives four dams and floating debris; rescued clinging to tree

[ad_1] Women clinging on to tree (@News4SA) In a dramatic turn of events, a young woman was rescued after being swept nearly 32 km down the Guadalupe river and becoming trapped in a tree, following the devastating floods that struck parts of Texas, US, during 4th of July celebrations.According to KEN5S, the 22-year-old woman was […]