Central Texas communities are grappling with unprecedented loss after weekend flash floods left more than 100 dead, with search teams combing debris for survivors amid rising waters. The disaster struck without warning, submerging neighborhoods and trapping residents in fast-moving currents.
Among the missing are several young girls attending a summer camp near the Blanco River, where emergency crews continue round-the-clock operations. 'The water rose faster than anyone could react,' said CGTN correspondent Nitza Soledad Perez, reporting from the disaster zone. 'Entire families were separated in minutes.'
Meteorologists attribute the catastrophic flooding to a stalled weather system that dumped 15 inches of rain within 24 hours. The event highlights growing climate resilience challenges for urban planners and disaster response teams across Asia and beyond, as extreme weather patterns intensify globally.
Business leaders are assessing economic impacts while diaspora communities worldwide await news of relatives. The tragedy underscores the urgent need for improved early warning systems and cross-border disaster management strategies in an era of climate uncertainty.
