At least two people have died in the American state of Texas, where torrential rains have caused catastrophic flooding. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for several communities, as the water level of rivers continues to rise, and some areas remain isolated by waters, reports AP, quoted by IPN.<\/p>\n\n
The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has declared a state of disaster in several counties and mobilized thousands of members of response teams, including rescuers, the National Guard, and emergency personnel. Over 570 people have been rescued from the path of the floods, and operations continue in the most affected localities.<\/p>\n\n
Heavy rains have caused the collapse of a bridge over the Nueces River, flooded homes, and led to the closure of major roads, including a roughly 80-kilometer stretch of Highway 57. In some regions, over 680 millimeters of precipitation fell in just a few days, leading to rapid river overflows and violent floods.<\/p>\n\n
The United States National Weather Service warns that the level of some watercourses remains high, and new floods are possible in the already affected areas. Authorities ask residents to comply with evacuation orders and avoid traveling through flooded areas, as strong currents and water-covered roads pose a major danger.<\/p>\n\n
According to specialists, the central and southern region of the state of Texas – Hill Country – is particularly vulnerable to flash floods due to the terrain and rocky soil, which cannot absorb large amounts of water. Meteorologists warn that the frequency of extreme weather events is increasing, and authorities are preparing for new episodes of severe weather in the upcoming period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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