TRAGEDY IN TEXAS: Flash Floods Claim at Least 78 Lives as Rescuers Scramble to Save Dozens, Including Children

 

📰 TRAGEDY IN TEXAS:

Flash Floods Claim at Least 78 Lives as Rescuers Scramble to Save Dozens, Including Children



By GlobalEgberiMedia
Global Egberi Media International

TEXAS, USA (July 7, 2025) — A wave of grief has swept across Texas and beyond as deadly flash floods claimed the lives of at least 78 people, including 28 children, following a weekend of torrential rainfall that turned tranquil communities into disaster zones.

Rescue teams, volunteers, and emergency services are now in a race against time to locate dozens still missing amid scenes of devastation — collapsed homes, submerged highways, and debris-littered fields in what officials are calling one of the deadliest flooding disasters in Texas history.

🚨 The Worst-Hit: Kerr County Mourns

According to Sheriff Larry Leitha, the hardest-hit area is Kerr County, a semi-rural region in central Texas.

“We have lost at least 40 adults and 28 children in Kerr County alone,” Leitha confirmed with evident emotion during a press briefing. “Entire families have been swept away. The scale is heartbreaking.”

Local communities have described the floodwaters as “violent and fast,” leaving little time for evacuation as water surged through towns in the early hours of Sunday morning.

💔 More Casualties, Rising Toll

State safety officials also reported at least 10 additional fatalities in surrounding counties as the floods overwhelmed drainage systems, swamped roads, and trapped residents in their homes and vehicles.

Texas Public Safety Chief Freeman Martin gave a grim warning:
“You will see the death toll rise today. The conditions on the ground are challenging, and many areas remain inaccessible.”

⛈️ Forecasters Warn of More Rain

To add to the already perilous situation, meteorologists have warned of continued downpours over the next 24–48 hours, potentially hampering search-and-rescue operations and increasing the risk of secondary flooding.

Emergency alerts remain in effect for several counties across the state, as residents in low-lying areas are advised to move to higher ground and avoid all travel unless absolutely necessary.

🛟 Rescue Efforts Continue

Dozens of rescue missions are currently underway, with helicopters, boats, and emergency crews scouring rivers, forests, and ravaged residential zones for survivors. The National Guard, Red Cross, and local disaster agencies have joined efforts in what officials call a “multi-agency emergency response.”

Many residents have taken to social media to post pictures of missing loved ones, hoping someone might have seen them or pulled them to safety.

🤝 A Call for Solidarity and Prayer

From the United States to across the globe, messages of solidarity, prayer, and support continue to pour in. Religious groups, diaspora organizations, and humanitarian bodies are mobilizing resources to assist the affected communities.

Global Egberi Media International joins the world in mourning the lives lost and stands in prayer with the people of Texas — especially those still awaiting word on missing children, spouses, parents, and neighbors.

“This is a time for unity, compassion, and action,” said one local pastor whose church is serving as a shelter. “We may be broken, but together we will rise again.”

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