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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
HOUSTON, July 5 (Xinhua) — At least 49 people have been killed and dozens are missing after massive flooding hit parts of central Texas, authorities said, as rescue operations continued in several counties.
In Kerr County, at least 43 people, including 28 adults and 15 children, were killed after heavy rains caused flash flooding early Friday, county Sheriff Larry Leita said at a news conference.
Another 27 children, most of whom were at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls on the Guadalupe River, are missing, said Kerrville Mayor Dalton Rice. The camp serves about 750 children a year.
Four people have been confirmed dead in Travis County, with 13 others missing, KXAN-TV reported, citing Travis County Judge Andy Brown.
In Burnet County, rescue efforts were continuing as of Saturday afternoon. The sheriff's office confirmed two people were dead and said two others were missing.
This isn't the first major flooding event in Texas this year, AccuWeather reports. 2024 saw a record number of flash flood emergencies across the U.S. –0–
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