Texas Floods: Death Toll Rises as Search for Missing Continues

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Texas Floods: Death Toll Rises as Search for Missing Continues
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A severe flooding disaster in Central Texas has resulted in at least 52 deaths, with many still missing, especially from Camp Mystic. The floods, caused by intense and prolonged rainfall, overwhelmed local communities and exposed staffing shortages and coordination issues within the National Weather Service, raising questions about preparedness and response. Rescuers continue searching for survivors amid ongoing weather threats, highlighting the region's vulnerability to flash floods.

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