Tragedy in Texas: 27 dead and countless children misses floods!

Tragedy in Texas: 27 dead and countless children misses floods!

Texas, USA - On July 5, 2025, Texas occurred to devastating floods that already cost 27 people. According to reports from the Kleine Zeitung are among them and 18 adults, whereby the identity of many victims remains unclear. The fate of around 23 to 25 girls who are missing from a nearby Christian summer camp is particularly worrying.

The violent rains that used in Texas on Friday morning meant that the Guadalupe River rose by almost 8 meters within a few hours. In a dramatic attempt to save their lives, partly with boats or over falced power lines had to flee in a dramatic attempt. Television pictures show devastated streets, carried away cars and uprooted trees. Some bodies were tragically found in the flush -washed vehicles.

rescue measures and support

In the region, nine rescue teams with around 500 emergency services are now active to search for missing people. So far, 850 people have been saved unharmed, while 8 injuries are to be complained. Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for parts of Texas to mobilize additional resources for search and rescue efforts. The American Minister of Homeland Protection Kristi Noem will soon be expected on site to evaluate the situation and offer support.

President Donald Trump expressed his sympathy on Truth Social and prayed for the families concerned. He described the floods as a "terrible thing" and offered help. There are also no electricity and internet connections in the affected areas, which also makes the communication situation more difficult. Vice-Gouvenur Dan Patrick pointed out that missing people could also be safe, for example by climbing trees.

context of the natural disaster

The situation in Texas is part of a larger wave of extreme weather phenomena that affect various parts of the United States. While the floods in Texas cause great destruction, other states, like Vermont, also experience violent rainfall with severe floods. There, more than 100 people had to be saved from their cars and houses, and the governor described the destruction as historical and catastrophic. Reports about the dead have not yet been known in Vermont, but a dam threatened to run over, which could further tighten the situation.

Overall, this catastrophe shows the serious dangers that can arise from extreme weather events and illustrates the need to better prepare for such natural disasters. The US authorities and rescue workers face a huge challenge to help the affected people and continue the search campaigns.