As of July 8, devastating flooding caused by days of torrential rainfall in Texas has resulted in at least 109 confirmed deaths, with 161 people still unaccounted for.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott provided the update during a press conference, cautioning that the number of missing individuals could climb as reports from family, friends, and neighbors continue to surface. Search and rescue operations remain ongoing across the affected areas.
Abbott said that this is one of the worst floods in a century, noting that the disaster has overwhelmed local resources. The hardest-hit region, Kerr County, has confirmed 87 fatalities alone.
In response to Abbott's request for federal assistance, US President Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, This designation enables the release of federal funds to bolster relief efforts for the victims and their families.
The US National Weather Service underscored the catastrophic nature of the floods, pointing out that flooding is one of the deadliest weather events in the US. Over the past decade, an average of 113 flood-related deaths occur annually, accounting for about one-sixth of all weather-related fatalities.
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