Tragic flooding in central Texas has claimed at least one life, with over 130 fatalities reported during last summer’s devastating flash floods.
The National Weather Service in San Antonio has issued warnings for “massive and deadly” flooding expected from the Guadalupe River due to incessant rainfall. Last year’s catastrophic flash floods also originated from this river.
In light of the danger, emergency officials urged local residents to evacuate early Thursday morning.
The floods last summer led to the loss of over 130 lives, which included 25 children and two counselors from Camp Mystic, an all-girls camp situated along a river near Kerrville, Texas.
Emergency responders rescued many individuals Thursday morning as river levels continued to escalate, according to the Associated Press.
The National Weather Service in San Antonio tweeted at 9:43 ET: “Catastrophic flooding is occurring. Move to higher ground now! The Guadalupe River is rising rapidly and will continue to do so!”
Reports indicate the Guadalupe River surged 32 feet (975 centimeters) in just four hours, impacting several counties in south Texas, including Uvalde, Kerr, and Kendall.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk