Severe Flooding in Texas and South Africa Leaves Dozens Dead
Heavy rainfall leads to significant loss of life and extensive rescue operations in both regions.
At least 10 people have died due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Texas, USA, as reported by local authorities.
The city of San Antonio was particularly impacted, with torrential rains leading to road flooding that swept vehicles into a nearby river.
Emergency services have conducted over 70 water rescues since the onset of the flooding, highlighting the urgent response to the crisis.
In South Africa, the death toll from flooding in the Eastern Cape province has risen to 86, according to the police minister.
Rescue teams are actively retrieving bodies from the floodwaters, particularly around the town of Mthatha, where search operations have been ongoing since the floods hit the area early on Tuesday.
Senior law enforcement officials have addressed the rescue teams, emphasizing the critical nature of their work in locating missing persons and recovering the deceased.
The city of San Antonio was particularly impacted, with torrential rains leading to road flooding that swept vehicles into a nearby river.
Emergency services have conducted over 70 water rescues since the onset of the flooding, highlighting the urgent response to the crisis.
In South Africa, the death toll from flooding in the Eastern Cape province has risen to 86, according to the police minister.
Rescue teams are actively retrieving bodies from the floodwaters, particularly around the town of Mthatha, where search operations have been ongoing since the floods hit the area early on Tuesday.
Senior law enforcement officials have addressed the rescue teams, emphasizing the critical nature of their work in locating missing persons and recovering the deceased.