Floods in Texas caused havoc.
Floods occurred after a sudden rains in Texas, USA. The area was flooded in such a short time that people did not get time to rescue. At the same time, 82 people have died in the flood -related incident so far. Officials said that the floods of Texas include many children participating in the camp organized on summer holidays. At present, rescue work is going on on the spot.
Governor alerted about rain
Officials say the number of dead may increase further. According to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, 41 people are still reported missing in the state of Texas. The governor warned that heavy rains are likely to continue till Tuesday, which may further increase the risk of floods.
When did the floods come in Texas
Flooding incidents have already occurred in Texas, but other states of America do not have such situations as in Texas. Earlier in 1987, there was a severe flood in Texas, which caused more havoc. In May 2015, 31 people were killed and thousands of houses and vehicles were destroyed due to floods in Texas. Apart from this, around 100 people died in 2017 due to Hurricane Harvey.
Causes of floods in Texas
Actually, the intensity of floods in Texas was so fast, people could not even get a chance to avoid it. The main reason for the floods here is believed to be sudden and heavy rains. Apart from this, the geographical location and climate change here are also one of the major causes of this flood. Urbanization in the area and disruptions of natural drainage systems also increase the impact of floods.
Currently, roads, power lines and buildings have been badly damaged in the affected areas of Texas. Due to this, there are many problems in relief and rescue operations. At the same time, criticism was also criticized for not accurately estimated by the severity of floods on the Meteorological Department.
How did the flood come this year?
In fact, the main reason for the July 2025 flood in Texas is the heavy rainfall in a few hours. It received 10-15 inches of rain within a short time, due to which the water level of Gwadalup river increased by 20-29 feet in 90 minutes. This was the most dangerous level after 1987. According to the National Weather Service, the water increased so fast that people did not get time to react.
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