Multiple people dead in Texas, rescue efforts underway as flash flooding threatens communities
After causing heavy rain flashes, a large number of deaths were reported in Texas, while the search teams used boats to rescue fast -moving water, wildlife habitats and communities near the river near the camp sites.
10 -inch heavy rain fell in just a few hours in the center of Kerr district and caused the flash flood of the Guadalupe River.
Rob Kelly, the chief authorized judge elected in the district, confirmed deaths due to flood and dozens of water recovery so far. He said it was recommended not to specify certain figures and that the authorities are still trying to describe those who have been lost.
“Most of them, we don’t know who they are, Kel Kelly said at a press conference. “One of them was completely naked, there was no identity on it. We are trying to get the identity of these nations, but we don’t have it yet.”
The authorities made dozens of rescue and the emergency intervention continued as an unknown number or was not calculated for human beings.
A flood clock extracted in the afternoon of Thursday, estimates that the isolated amounts up to 7 inches rising water are estimated. This was a flood warning for at least 30,000 people overnight.
When asked that the flash flood was sudden overnight, Kelly said, iz We don’t have a warning system ”and“ We didn’t know that this flood came ” – local journalists pointed to warnings and said why they pushed them for answers to why they were not taken further.
“Make sure, nobody knew that such a flood came,” he said. “There is always floods. This is the most dangerous river valley in the United States.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state provides resources to the Hill Country communities engaged in floods, including Kerrville, Ingram and Hunt.
“I urge the Texas to guide the state and local authorities and watch local forecasts to avoid going to areas under water,“ Abbott said.
According to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio office and Meteorologist Bob Fogarty, the Guadalupe’s River Gauge, River Forks, an increase of 22 meters in about two hours. Fogarty said that the indicator failed after recording 29 1/2 feet level.
Uz We think the river is higher than that, Fog said Fogarty. “The indicator is completely under water.”
Among the river communities are various camps, wildlife habitats and camping areas. Texas Game Wardens, a part of the State Parks and Wildlife Agency, said that search and rescue teams on Facebook have rescued throughout the region and sent more boats to help.
“This is something that will catch you unaware of you, Fog said Fogarty. “The water is moving very quickly, you won’t notice how bad it is.”
Severe weather in New Jersey
Meanwhile, a city was accused of at least three deaths in the center of New Jersey, including two men in Plainfield, after falling into a vehicle they traveled during the summit of a tree storm.
Authorities, men were 79 and 25 years old, he said. They were not immediately explained to the public.
Mayor Adrian O. Mapp, said in a statement, “Our hearts are heavy today,” he said. “This tragedy reminds us of the power of nature and the fragility of life.”
The city canceled the planned four July parade ceremony, concert and fireworks. Mapp, “destructive” storms in the community of more than 54,000 people left “deep scars and widespread damage ve and“ all our energy is time to focus on healing and healing, ”he said.
In Southern New England, where some communities were largely full, electrical outages and fell trees were reported on Friday. There were reports of cars fleeing the road in the Northeast Connecticut.
Fingerhut writes for Associated Press.
