• Death toll from the Texas floods rises to 119, including 36 children and 59 adults.
• More than 170 people remain missing, with extensive search efforts ongoing.
• Criticism mounts over emergency alert system failures and lack of timely warnings.
• Tragic losses include campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, among the deceased.
• Governor Abbott states that over 2,200 personnel are involved in recovery operations.

Devastating flash floods in Central Texas have resulted in a confirmed death toll of at least 119 individuals, with Kerr County experiencing the worst impact, reporting 95 fatalities including 36 children and 59 adults. The floods swept through several counties during the late hours of July 4th, devastating communities and summer camps along the Guadalupe River, where the tragedy was acutely felt at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp where many of the victims were present, according to The Hill, BBC, and Africa News.

As of now, over 170 individuals remain unaccounted for, with 161 of those missing in Kerr County alone. Authorities have intensified their search efforts, employing helicopters and drones, alongside local rescue teams. The impact of the floods has led state officials to declare the situation as "all hands on deck," with extensive search operations still underway in the affected areas, reports Dawn, Anadolu Agency, and TRT Global.

The incident has drawn criticism regarding the effectiveness of the emergency alert system in Texas, with reports indicating delayed alerts left many residents unaware of the imminent danger. Investigations revealed that a request for a mass notification was postponed due to approval issues, heightening calls for accountability and improvements in the alert system, as mentioned by the Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, and reported by BBC and TRT Global.

The outpouring of grief is palpable across Texas, as communities begin to mourn the losses associated with the flooding. Public displays of remembrance, including flowers and candles, have been set up to honor the deceased. The flood has particularly impacted families, including those of campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, where many young lives were tragically lost, according to reports from The Hill and Africa News.