<p>The death toll from the devastating floods that swept through central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend climbed past 100 on Monday (Jul 7), as search crews continued to scour rivers and debris for missing people swept away by torrents of water. As per reports, among the dead were at least 27 girls and camp counsellors caught in the surging Guadalupe River while attending a summer programme at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp located near Hunt. The camp was housing around 750 people when the floods hit early Friday morning.</p><h2><strong>"100-year catastrophe"</strong></h2><p>The scale of the disaster — which US President Donald Trump has described as a "100-year catastrophe" that "nobody expected" — has stunned even those familiar with the region's violent weather. Rainfall over Thursday night and into Friday morning triggered a flash flood that sent river levels skyrocketing by 26 feet (7.92 metres) in just 45 minutes, submerging trees, rooftops, and anything in its path. As per reports, months' worth of rain fell in a matter of hours, triggering the flash flood.</p><p>Talking to AFF, Louis Deppe, a 62-year-old volunteer aiding in the recovery, said that they were "helping the parents of two of the missing children". Deppe revealed that the last message received by the grief-stricken parents was, "'We're being washed away,' and the phone went dead." Governor Greg Abbott warned that the threat was far from over, "There is still a threat of heavy rain with the potential to cause flooding," he said Monday, adding that the number of fatalities could still rise.</p><h2><strong>Did Trump's budget cuts make the flood situation worse?</strong></h2><p>Trump has confirmed he will visit Texas on Friday (Jul 11). At a press briefing, the White House pushed back on criticism linking Trump's past budget cuts to weakened early-warning systems, calling the accusations "a depraved lie." Speaking to reporters on Monday (Jul 7) Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted that "Blaming President Trump for these floods is a depraved lie, and it serves no purpose during this time of national mourning". She said that the National Weather Service, which, as per a New York Times report, had several staff roles vacant in Texas, issued "timely and precise forecasts".<br>&nbsp;</p>

As per reports, among the dead were at least 27 girls and camp counsellors caught in the surging Guadalupe River while attending a summer programme at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp located near Hunt.

The death toll from the devastating floods that swept through central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend climbed past 100 on Monday (Jul 7), as search crews continued to scour rivers and debris for missing people swept away by torrents of water. As per reports, among the dead were at least 27 girls and camp counsellors caught in the surging Guadalupe River while attending a summer programme at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp located near Hunt. The camp was housing around 750 people when the floods hit early Friday morning. "100-year catastrophe" The scale of the disaster — which US President Donald Trump has described as a "100-year catastrophe" that "nobody expected" — has stunned even those familiar with the region's violent weather. Rainfall over Thursday night and into Friday morning triggered a flash flood that sent river levels skyrocketing by 26 feet (7.92 metres) in just 45 minutes, submerging trees, rooftops, and anything in its path. As per reports, months' worth of rain fell in a matter of hours, triggering the flash flood. Talking to AFF, Louis Deppe, a 62-year-old volunteer aiding in the recovery, said that they were "helping the parents of two of the missing children". Deppe revealed that the last message received by the grief-stricken parents was, "'We're being washed away,' and the phone went dead." Governor Greg Abbott warned that the threat was far from over, "There is still a threat of heavy rain with the potential to cause flooding," he said Monday, adding that the number of fatalities could still rise. Did Trump's budget cuts make the flood situation worse? Trump has confirmed he will visit Texas on Friday (Jul 11). At a press briefing, the White House pushed back on criticism linking Trump's past budget cuts to weakened early-warning systems, calling the accusations "a depraved lie." Speaking to reporters on Monday (Jul 7) Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted that "Blaming President Trump for these floods is a depraved lie, and it serves no purpose during this time of national mourning". She said that the National Weather Service, which, as per a New York Times report, had several staff roles vacant in Texas, issued "timely and precise forecasts".

<p>As per reports, among the dead were at least 27 girls and camp counsellors caught in the surging Guadalupe River while attending a summer programme at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp located near Hunt.</p>

'We're being washed away': Over 100, including dozens of children dead in 'catastrophic' Texas flash floods

<p>US President Donald Trump, on Sunday, labelled the floods in Texas a "100-year catastrophe" that "nobody expected", as he brushed off concerns that his administration's federal budget cuts to weather and emergency agencies had worsened the disaster. The US president also said that he would "probably" visit Texas on Friday. Rescue efforts intensified across central Texas on Sunday after the death toll rose to at least 82 people, including 28 children, and left dozens missing, many swept away from a summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River.</p><h2><strong>The death toll will get worse: Texas public safety chief</strong></h2><p>Texas officials confirmed at least 40 adult deaths in Kerr County alone, the epicentre of what some are calling the worst flood disaster in state history. Meanwhile, at least 10 were killed by flooding in nearby areas. The death toll is expected to rise further, according to Texas Public Safety Director Freeman Martin, as 41 people remain unaccounted for statewide.</p><p>"You will see the death toll rise today," Martin said grimly at a press conference. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in a statement, revealed that "Across the state, in all the areas affected by flooding, there are 41 known missing."&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Trump blames Biden, yet again</strong></h2><p>Speaking on Sunday, President Donald Trump brushed aside criticism that federal budget cuts to weather, and emergency agencies had worsened the disaster. As questions grow about why the public was not warned sooner or why people were not evacuated from the area known to be popular with campers, Trump sought to deflect the blame and claimed that the situation was a "Biden setup". "That was not our setup," Trump said when asked about warnings that failed to reach campers in time. He claimed the situation was a "Biden setup," despite having been in office for around six months.</p><p>When probed about staff and budget cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS), and his efforts to dismantle FEMA, he said: "FEMA is something we can talk about later." When asked if he would rehire forecasters, Trump responded flatly: "Not." Trump, who has pushed for state-led disaster relief, also signed a major federal disaster declaration, unlocking limited federal aid to the flood-ravaged state.</p><h2><strong>Camp Mystic: Children washed away as river rose 26 feet in 45 minutes</strong></h2><p>Among the most heart-wrenching stories to emerge is the fate of at least ten girls and one counsellor who are still missing from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp where 750 people were staying when the floods hit early Friday. According to AFP, in a terrifying display of nature's power, the river rose to the treetops and roofs of the cabins at Camp Mystic as the girls slept. The Guadalupe River surged 26 feet (eight meters) in just 45 minutes, inundating homes, cabins, and roads. The bodies of some campers have already been found, lodged in trees downstream. Rescuers—including 17 helicopters and hundreds of ground teams—continue to scour the area. Search crews found at least three bodies on Sunday, including one girl from the camp.</p>

Speaking on Sunday, President Donald Trump brushed aside criticism that federal budget cuts to weather, and emergency agencies had worsened the disaster. He instead claimed the situation was a "Biden setup," despite having been in office for around six months.

US President Donald Trump, on Sunday, labelled the floods in Texas a "100-year catastrophe" that "nobody expected", as he brushed off concerns that his administration's federal budget cuts to weather and emergency agencies had worsened the disaster. The US president also said that he would "probably" visit Texas on Friday. Rescue efforts intensified across central Texas on Sunday after the death toll rose to at least 82 people, including 28 children, and left dozens missing, many swept away from a summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River. The death toll will get worse: Texas public safety chief Texas officials confirmed at least 40 adult deaths in Kerr County alone, the epicentre of what some are calling the worst flood disaster in state history. Meanwhile, at least 10 were killed by flooding in nearby areas. The death toll is expected to rise further, according to Texas Public Safety Director Freeman Martin, as 41 people remain unaccounted for statewide. "You will see the death toll rise today," Martin said grimly at a press conference. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in a statement, revealed that "Across the state, in all the areas affected by flooding, there are 41 known missing." Trump blames Biden, yet again Speaking on Sunday, President Donald Trump brushed aside criticism that federal budget cuts to weather, and emergency agencies had worsened the disaster. As questions grow about why the public was not warned sooner or why people were not evacuated from the area known to be popular with campers, Trump sought to deflect the blame and claimed that the situation was a "Biden setup". "That was not our setup," Trump said when asked about warnings that failed to reach campers in time. He claimed the situation was a "Biden setup," despite having been in office for around six months. When probed about staff and budget cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS), and his efforts to dismantle FEMA, he said: "FEMA is something we can talk about later." When asked if he would rehire forecasters, Trump responded flatly: "Not." Trump, who has pushed for state-led disaster relief, also signed a major federal disaster declaration, unlocking limited federal aid to the flood-ravaged state. Camp Mystic: Children washed away as river rose 26 feet in 45 minutes Among the most heart-wrenching stories to emerge is the fate of at least ten girls and one counsellor who are still missing from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp where 750 people were staying when the floods hit early Friday. According to AFP, in a terrifying display of nature's power, the river rose to the treetops and roofs of the cabins at Camp Mystic as the girls slept. The Guadalupe River surged 26 feet (eight meters) in just 45 minutes, inundating homes, cabins, and roads. The bodies of some campers have already been found, lodged in trees downstream. Rescuers—including 17 helicopters and hundreds of ground teams—continue to scour the area. Search crews found at least three bodies on Sunday, including one girl from the camp.

<p>Speaking on Sunday, President Donald Trump brushed aside criticism that federal budget cuts to weather, and emergency agencies had worsened the disaster. He instead claimed the situation was a "Biden setup", despite having been in office for around six months.</p>

'100-year catastrophe': Trump deflects blame, calls Texas flash flood 'Biden setup' as toll crosses 80

<p>Deadly flash floods struck Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' summer retreat after torrential rains triggered a rise in water levels late Thursday night. Search operations have been going on as nearly two dozen girls have been missing, while at least 27 people have died.</p><p>The camp was located along the banks of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, according to the New York Post, where the rains hit, causing deadly floods.</p><p>Within 90 minutes, the river surged by over 26 feet, submerging their cabins, vehicles and surrounding roads. There were 750 girls aged 7 to 17 attending Camp Mystic over the Fourth of July weekend, while around 23 remained unaccounted for as of Friday evening.</p><p>Many of those girls were evacuated in time, while others were swept away in the floods. The authorities said that the final number of missing children may vary since the communication lines are still down.</p><h2>Who are the missing girls?</h2><p>As the search operation is underway, family members have confirmed the identities of several missing girls, according to reports.</p><p>One of them was identified as Hanna Hadley, an 8-year-old girl. Her family described her as "cherubic", and they rushed from Dallas to stay near the search operation site.</p><p>Eloise Peck, another Dallas native was seen in a photo with two other missing friends, Lila Bonner and Renee Smajstria. Lila has been missing since the water level rose. 9-year-old Lainey Landry, described as "brave and sweet" by her mother, was also swept away in the floods. Moreover, Greta Toranzo, a student of Sinclair Elementary School in Houston, was also missing.</p><p>Apart from these girls, Kellyanne Lytal, Virginia Hollis, and Janie Hunt have also been missing since the floods hit the camp.</p><p>The officials have said that not all children are necessarily lost, adding that some could be struck under trees or in remote areas and they have been unable to communicate with them, BBC reported.</p><h2>Trump admin calls it ‘horrible tragedy’</h2><p>US President Donald Trump said that he and Melania Trump are praying for all the families impacted by this "horrible tragedy". He said that the Trump administration is working with State and Local Officials "on the ground in Texas in response to the tragic flooding that took place yesterday."</p><p>"Our Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, will be there shortly," he wrote in a post on Truth Social. "Our Brave First Responders are on site doing what they do best. GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES, AND GOD BLESS TEXAS!"</p><p>Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said that they are working hard to locate anyone who is still missing, adding that some 850 people have been rescued so far.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Within 90 minutes, the river surged by over 26 feet, submerging their cabins, vehicles and surrounding roads. There were 750 girls aged 7 to 17 attending Camp Mystic over the Fourth of July weekend, while around 23 remained unaccounted for as of Friday evening.

Deadly flash floods struck Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' summer retreat after torrential rains triggered a rise in water levels late Thursday night. Search operations have been going on as nearly two dozen girls have been missing, while at least 27 people have died. The camp was located along the banks of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, according to the New York Post, where the rains hit, causing deadly floods. Within 90 minutes, the river surged by over 26 feet, submerging their cabins, vehicles and surrounding roads. There were 750 girls aged 7 to 17 attending Camp Mystic over the Fourth of July weekend, while around 23 remained unaccounted for as of Friday evening. Many of those girls were evacuated in time, while others were swept away in the floods. The authorities said that the final number of missing children may vary since the communication lines are still down. Who are the missing girls? As the search operation is underway, family members have confirmed the identities of several missing girls, according to reports. One of them was identified as Hanna Hadley, an 8-year-old girl. Her family described her as "cherubic", and they rushed from Dallas to stay near the search operation site. Eloise Peck, another Dallas native was seen in a photo with two other missing friends, Lila Bonner and Renee Smajstria. Lila has been missing since the water level rose. 9-year-old Lainey Landry, described as "brave and sweet" by her mother, was also swept away in the floods. Moreover, Greta Toranzo, a student of Sinclair Elementary School in Houston, was also missing. Apart from these girls, Kellyanne Lytal, Virginia Hollis, and Janie Hunt have also been missing since the floods hit the camp. The officials have said that not all children are necessarily lost, adding that some could be struck under trees or in remote areas and they have been unable to communicate with them, BBC reported. Trump admin calls it ‘horrible tragedy’ US President Donald Trump said that he and Melania Trump are praying for all the families impacted by this "horrible tragedy". He said that the Trump administration is working with State and Local Officials "on the ground in Texas in response to the tragic flooding that took place yesterday." "Our Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, will be there shortly," he wrote in a post on Truth Social. "Our Brave First Responders are on site doing what they do best. GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES, AND GOD BLESS TEXAS!" Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said that they are working hard to locate anyone who is still missing, adding that some 850 people have been rescued so far.

<p>Within 90 minutes, the river surged by over 26 feet, submerging their cabins, vehicles and surrounding roads. There were 750 girls aged 7 to 17 attending Camp Mystic over the Fourth of July weekend, while around 23 remained unaccounted for as of Friday evening.</p>

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