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Will an investigation conclude that the shortcomings in the warning systems may largely be related to the fact that the flooding occurred on July 4th, because a search for the Guadalupe River shows that it is located in an area nicknamed 'Flash Flood Alley'?
The death toll is rising after the flash floods in Texas. The heavy flooding in Texas has claimed the lives of at least 67 people, including 21 children, according to CNN.Four months' worth of rain fell in just a few hours when water-filled thunderclouds became stationary, leading to a wall of water rushing down the Guadalupe River in the dark of night, according to CNN. It limited how many were able to receive warnings and get to higher ground. Many were also off to celebrate the Fourth of July on Friday. 'There were thousands of people who came with tents, RVs, or rented a small house by the riverbank... we don’t know who all these people are,' said Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to NBC on Sunday. See the segment on SVT News.
Warning of new floods in Texas. The heavy flooding in Texas, USA has claimed at least 67 lives, including 21 children. The National Weather Service (NWS) is now warning that new floods may occur with the new rainstorm approaching.At the same time, local authorities are facing criticism over whether the worst consequences of the floods could have been prevented. "There will be a lot of 'finger-pointing' and hindsight," says Republican Texas politician Chip Roy to AP.According to the new warnings, rivers, streams, and creeks may overflow. See the article on SVT News.