United News of Bangladesh

Search operations for victims of the devastating Texas floods were set to resume Monday after being temporarily suspended due to more heavy rain. The catastrophic flooding, which began on July 4, has already claimed at least 132 lives. Search efforts along the Guadalupe River were halted on Sunday as new storms triggered high water rescues and raised fears of further flooding. It marked the first weather-related suspension of the search since the disaster began. Authorities believe over 160 people remain missing in Kerr County, with 10 more unaccounted for in nearby areas. In Kerrville, where officials face criticism over whether timely warnings were issued, authorities went door-to-door early Sunday to alert residents of renewed flood risks and sent phone alerts across the area. Trump to visit Texas flood zone amid FEMA phase During the suspension, Ingram Fire Department ordered crews to evacuate the Guadalupe River corridor due to high flash flood risks. Later on Sunday, the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office announced that teams in the county’s western areas could resume operations. The Ingram Fire Department planned to restart search efforts Monday, said spokesman Brian Lochte. The National Weather Service has kept the region under a flood watch until 9 p.m. Monday, with up to 5 inches of rainfall expected. The saturated soil across the Hill Country raises concerns of increased runoff. Governor Greg Abbott said dozens of rescues took place in San Saba, Lampasas, and Schleicher counties. Around 100 homes were damaged, and widespread rural infrastructure, including cattle fencing, was destroyed, according to Ashley Johnson, CEO of the Hill Country Community Action Association. Camp Mystic, a historic girls’ summer camp along the Guadalupe River, lost at least 27 campers and counselors. Experts said the flood far exceeded FEMA’s 100-year projections and struck in the dead of night, catching many off guard.