Texas Floods: Search Paused Amid Heavy Rains, Homes Damaged

Search Operations Halted by New Rains

• 🌧️ Heavy rains in Texas have forced search crews to pause operations along the Guadalupe River, where victims of catastrophic flooding are still being sought.
• ⚠️ New high water warnings have been issued, causing alarm among some residents due to debris blocking drainage systems.

Impact on Kerr County

• 📍 Kerr County, particularly the town of Kerrville, was hit hardest by deadly floods on the 4th of July, with a dozen people still missing.
• 🤝 Scores of volunteers have arrived to assist search teams and survivors, with some offering to help clean damaged homes.

Devastating July 4th Floods

• 🌊 The floods on the 4th of July overwhelmed neighborhoods rapidly, resulting in at least 129 lives lost.

Response Scrutiny

• 🗣️ During a visit to Texas, Donald Trump defended the state and federal response to the disaster, which faces scrutiny over preparedness and protective measures.