At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas
Summary
Heavy rains and flash floods in central Texas have caused two deaths and forced over 230 people to be rescued. The flooding began on Tuesday and has led to emergency responses across the state, including disaster declarations and new safety measures.Key Facts
- Two people died in central Texas due to flooding; one near Uvalde and one in Kerrville.
- More than 230 people were rescued using helicopters and boats.
- Texas received 10 to 20 inches (25 to 50 cm) of rain in some areas, with some places getting up to two feet (60 cm) in one week.
- Governor Greg Abbott declared disaster for 59 counties and deployed over 800 vehicles, 75 boats, and 20 aircraft for rescue efforts.
- Nearly 6 million people were under flood watches in south and central Texas.
- Last year, floods killed 139 people in the same region, including 28 at Camp Mystic, which later filed for bankruptcy.
- Texas passed a law requiring flood warning sirens, funded with $50 million; these sirens were used before the latest floods.
- U.S. Senators introduced the Mystic Alerts Act to improve emergency alerts using satellite networks if cellphone signals fail.
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