At least one person has died as catastrophic flash flooding swept across the Texas Hill Country, prompting widespread evacuations and high-water rescues, according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
The report said torrential rainfall of 10 to 20 inches over two days overwhelmed rivers and low-lying areas, with the National Weather Service warning that millions of residents remain at risk.
Some waterways reportedly reached depths of up to 32 feet, forcing swift rescue operations across multiple communities.
According to the report, Gov. Abbott has declared disasters in dozens of counties as forecasters warned residents to move to higher ground immediately.
The report added that the flooding is affecting the same river system where a deadly flood claimed dozens of lives last year, highlighting the region's continued vulnerability to extreme weather.
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Breaking news: A flash flood emergency was unfolding early Thursday in the Texas Hill Country, as relentless downpours lashed the region.
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One person died overnight, and more than 75 people had been rescued as of Wednesday evening. https://t.co/S36SZnzYdF
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