Texas Floods: Texas flood disaster.. Death toll reaches 109

The severe floods that occurred in the US state of Texashaveleft many families in a state of deep sorrow. A summer camp that was supposed to be bustling turned into a graveyard in a matter of seconds. 109 people lost their lives in the floods at 'Camp Mystic' on the banks of the Guadalupe River in Hunt County.Accordingto camp organizers, 27 children and counselors died in the flood disaster. They said that the incident deeply disturbed them and that they were praying for the affected families. They revealed that search operations are ongoing for the missing.

750 children in camp during floods

There were about 750 children at the camp when the tragedy occurred. Five children and a counselor are still missing. The search for them is ongoing. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha revealed these details. According to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a total of 161 people are missing and the search is ongoing in the Guadalupe River area. He urged the public to contact authorities if anyone has information about their relatives.

Emergency aid begins, Trump declares disaster area

At the request of the governor, US President Donald Trump declared Kerr County a disaster area. This has allowed for greater relief efforts. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres responded to the incident. He commented that it is even more tragic that children were killed during the holidays. He expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.

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