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Texas officials deflect mounting questions about response to deadly flood

CENTRAL TEXAS, JUL 10 – At least 119 dead and over 160 missing after extreme rainfall and drought worsened flooding in Central Texas, with 2,000 rescue personnel involved in search efforts, officials said.

  • On Wednesday, crews searched muddy debris amid Texas' flood death toll rising to 119 with over 160 missing, as Abbott ordered flags lowered to half-staff.
  • Climate Central expert Shel Winkley attributed the severity of the floods to exceptional drought that reduced soil absorption, with temperatures exceeding average since May.
  • Over 2,000 rescue personnel used helicopters, drones, and dogs in debris-filled searches, conducting door-to-door evacuations amid hazardous conditions in Kerr County.
  • Sheriff Larry Leitha announced an after-action review, while scrutiny over NWS funding cuts raises questions about flood warning effectiveness, as officials prioritize locating missing families.
  • Governor Abbott scheduled a special session for July 21 to address flood warning systems, relief funding, and redistricting, amid ongoing scrutiny of the response to the deadly July Fourth floods.
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Nearly a week after the devastating floods in Texas that killed 120 people, local authorities are facing many questions on Thursday about their crisis management and how the warning system works.

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