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Texas Flash Flood: Every New Updates You Must Know

Massive flash floods hit Texas, especially Camp Mystic, killing dozens of people including children. Search and rescue teams continue to search for missing victims.

Texas Flash Flood: Every New Updates You Must Know
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Massive flash floods hit Texas, especially Camp Mystic, killing dozens of people including children. Search and rescue teams continue to search for missing victims.... Selengkapnya
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Liputan6.com, Jakarta A devastating flash flood struck the Texas Hill Country in early July 2025, causing extensive damage and loss of life, especially around Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' summer camp in Hunt, Texas.

This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness and the need to act quickly in emergencies.

According to the latest report on July 7, 2025, the death toll from the flash flood in Kerr County and surrounding areas continues to rise.

The death toll varies, ranging from 67 to 79, with the majority of victims being children.

Authorities expect the death toll to rise as time passes and the search continues.

Camp Mystic was one of the locations most affected by the flood. The camp was completely destroyed, and 10 to 11 girls and a counselor are still missing.

The camp's director and co-owner, Richard "Dick" Eastman, reportedly died while trying to rescue the children.

Several of the victims who have been identified are from Camp Mystic, including an eight-year-old girl from Alabama.

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Widespread Impact of Texas Flash Floods

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Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said on July 5, 2025, that his department had evacuated more than 850 uninjured people, eight injured people, and had found 27 fatalities at this time. Of those 27 people, 18 were adults, and nine were children. (RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP)... Selengkapnya

The flooding has hit the Texas Hill Country, particularly along the Guadalupe River. Fast-moving waters reached heights of up to 26 feet (about 7.9 meters), sweeping away homes and vehicles.

More than 850 people have been rescued, but dozens more are still missing. Gov. Greg Abbott said there are 41 people officially listed as missing across the state, with more likely unaccounted for.

Search and rescue efforts are continuing with a combination of crews using a variety of equipment, including helicopters, boats and drones.

Volunteers are also helping with the search and rescue efforts.

The government has issued flood warnings for parts of Texas in anticipation of further flooding.President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster for the flood-affected areas, allowing access to additional federal resources to help with recovery and response efforts.

The declaration is expected to speed up aid and strengthen disaster relief efforts in the region.

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Current Conditions and Efforts to Rescue Flood Victims

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Local search and rescue teams, on Saturday (5/7/2025), continued their search for more than 20 girls who went missing from a summer camp on the banks of a river in the state of Texas, United States. (RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP)... Selengkapnya

On July 7, 2025, the primary focus is search and rescue for the missing. Search and rescue teams work tirelessly to comb the flooded area, hoping to find survivors.

The main challenges are the vastness of the affected area and unpredictable weather conditions, which can hamper search efforts.

The flash flood is reminiscent of a similar event in 1987, when 10 children were killed at a nearby Christian campground.

This tragedy serves as a reminder of the Texas Hill Country's vulnerability to flash floods and the need for more effective prevention measures.

The Texas Hill Country is known as "flash flood alley" because of its frequent flash flooding.

Its geographic location and high rainfall make it susceptible to flash floods that come suddenly and are difficult to predict.

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