Debilitating Downpour: Search for Central Texas Flood Victims Paused

Search operations for flood victims in central Texas have been temporarily halted as emergency crews anticipate another round of heavy rain that could lead to swollen waterways. This marks the first pause in recovery efforts since initial flooding earlier in July.

Officials from the Ingram Fire Department have instructed search teams to evacuate the Guadalupe River corridor in Kerr County amidst increased chances of flash floods. The search was initiated after devastating flooding over the July 4 weekend claimed 129 lives and left more than 170 people unaccounted for.

With heavy rain persisting on Sunday, forecasters at the National Weather Service warned that the Guadalupe River could swell to 15 feet by afternoon. This would put critical infrastructure, including the Highway 39 bridge near Hunt, underwater, with numerous secondary roads and bridges already deemed extremely hazardous.

(With inputs from agencies.)