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Death, destruction, and displacement: Texas floods bring life to a halt | Photos that capture horror

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By Abhimanyu Kulkarni
Updated On Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Rescue operations are on across Texas to find missing people, and help those affected by floods which were caused after heavy rains and a raging Guadalupe river

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A drone view shows the swollen San Gabriel river, in Georgetown, Texas, U.S. July 5, 2025 in this screen grab from social media video.(Adam Grumbo via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A drone view shows the swollen San Gabriel river, in Georgetown, Texas, U.S. July 5, 2025 in this screen grab from social media video.(Adam Grumbo via REUTERS)

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A view inside of a cabin at Camp Mystic, the site of where at least 20 girls went missing after flash flooding in Hunt, Texas, on July 5, 2025.(AFP/Ronaldo Schemidt) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A view inside of a cabin at Camp Mystic, the site of where at least 20 girls went missing after flash flooding in Hunt, Texas, on July 5, 2025.(AFP/Ronaldo Schemidt)

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Furniture scattered inside a cabin at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Furniture scattered inside a cabin at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores)

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A search dog walks at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A search dog walks at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores)

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A Camp Mystic mailbox is seen near the entrance to the establishment along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area.(AP/Julio Cortez) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A Camp Mystic mailbox is seen near the entrance to the establishment along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area.(AP/Julio Cortez)

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A drone view shows the Guadalupe River and damage from flooding near Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas.(REUTERS/Evan Garcia) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A drone view shows the Guadalupe River and damage from flooding near Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas.(REUTERS/Evan Garcia)

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Heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country in the central part of the state. The rain inundated communities and left scores of people dead and missing.(AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country in the central part of the state. The rain inundated communities and left scores of people dead and missing.(AP Photo)

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A Camp Mystic sign is seen near the entrance to the establishment along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area in Hunt, Texas, Saturday, July 5, 2025.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A Camp Mystic sign is seen near the entrance to the establishment along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area in Hunt, Texas, Saturday, July 5, 2025.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Officials comb through the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area in Hunt, Texas.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Officials comb through the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area in Hunt, Texas.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Officials comb through the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Officials comb through the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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People climb over debris on a bridge atop the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

People climb over debris on a bridge atop the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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A woman and a child embrace after girls from Camp Waldemar, near the North fork of the Guadalupe River, are reunited with their families after heavy rainfall in Central Texas.(AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A woman and a child embrace after girls from Camp Waldemar, near the North fork of the Guadalupe River, are reunited with their families after heavy rainfall in Central Texas.(AP Photo)

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Stuffed animals sit in a windowsill at Camp Mystic after a deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, US, July 5, 2025.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Stuffed animals sit in a windowsill at Camp Mystic after a deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, US, July 5, 2025.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores)

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A volunteer rescue worker works after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A volunteer rescue worker works after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores)

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A search dog operates at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A search dog operates at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores)

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A shed has been displaced after deadly flooding in Kerr County.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A shed has been displaced after deadly flooding in Kerr County.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores)

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A car is caught between trees in the Guadalupe River after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, US, July 5, 2025.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A car is caught between trees in the Guadalupe River after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, US, July 5, 2025.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores)

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Items lie scattered inside a cabin at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Items lie scattered inside a cabin at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores)

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A vehicle sits wrecked after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A vehicle sits wrecked after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores)

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A drone view shows the swollen San Gabriel river, in Georgetown, Texas, U.S. July 5, 2025 in this screen grab from social media video.(Adam Grumbo via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A drone view shows the swollen San Gabriel river, in Georgetown, Texas, U.S. July 5, 2025 in this screen grab from social media video.(Adam Grumbo via REUTERS)

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A drone view shows the swollen San Gabriel river, in Georgetown, Texas, U.S. July 5, 2025 in this screen grab from social media video.(Adam Grumbo via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A drone view shows the swollen San Gabriel river, in Georgetown, Texas, U.S. July 5, 2025 in this screen grab from social media video.(Adam Grumbo via REUTERS)

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A drone view shows fallen trees, as a result of flash flooding, in Comfort, Texas.(REUTERS/Marco Bello) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A drone view shows fallen trees, as a result of flash flooding, in Comfort, Texas.(REUTERS/Marco Bello)

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People look on as law enforcement and volunteers continue to search for missing people near Camp Mystic, the site of where at least 20 girls went missing after flash flooding in Hunt, Texas.(AFP/Ronaldo Schemidt) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

People look on as law enforcement and volunteers continue to search for missing people near Camp Mystic, the site of where at least 20 girls went missing after flash flooding in Hunt, Texas.(AFP/Ronaldo Schemidt)

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A first responder searches an area along the Guadalupe River that was hit by flash flooding in Kerrville, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A first responder searches an area along the Guadalupe River that was hit by flash flooding in Kerrville, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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A raging Guadalupe River leaves fallen trees and debris in its wake in Kerrville, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A raging Guadalupe River leaves fallen trees and debris in its wake in Kerrville, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Debris is left behind by a raging Guadalupe River in Kerville, Texas(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Debris is left behind by a raging Guadalupe River in Kerville, Texas(AP)

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First responders deliver people to a reunification center after flash flooding in the area, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

First responders deliver people to a reunification center after flash flooding in the area, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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A raging Guadalupe River leaves fallen trees and debris in its wake in Kerrville, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A raging Guadalupe River leaves fallen trees and debris in its wake in Kerrville, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Debris is left behind by a raging Guadalupe River.(AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Debris is left behind by a raging Guadalupe River.(AP Photo)

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A family portrait is caught in debris along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood struck the area.(AP Photo/Eric Gay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A family portrait is caught in debris along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood struck the area.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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A helicopter flies over the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area in Kerrville, Texas.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A helicopter flies over the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area in Kerrville, Texas.(AP)

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Families line up at a reunification center after flash flooding it the areain Ingram, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Families line up at a reunification center after flash flooding it the areain Ingram, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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More than 50 people have died and dozens of children are missing in Texas Hill Country after catastrophic flooding, leaving officials struggling to explain if they had done enough to warn people of the fast-rising waters.(AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

More than 50 people have died and dozens of children are missing in Texas Hill Country after catastrophic flooding, leaving officials struggling to explain if they had done enough to warn people of the fast-rising waters.(AP Photo)

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At least 27 campers from Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, remain unaccounted for.(AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

At least 27 campers from Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, remain unaccounted for.(AP Photo)

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Families are reunited at a reunification center after flash flooding hit the area, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Families are reunited at a reunification center after flash flooding hit the area, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Rescue operations are on in full swing to evacuate people, and also find those who have gone missing.(AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Rescue operations are on in full swing to evacuate people, and also find those who have gone missing.(AP Photo)

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A helicopter flies over the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, in Kerrville, Texas.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A helicopter flies over the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, in Kerrville, Texas.(AP)

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Debris is left behind by a raging Guadalupe River, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Debris is left behind by a raging Guadalupe River, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Members the Kerrville Fire Department and Texas Department of Public Safety refuel trucks after deadly flooding in Kerrville, Texas.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Members the Kerrville Fire Department and Texas Department of Public Safety refuel trucks after deadly flooding in Kerrville, Texas.(AP)

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Garrett Burleson shows the damage to the office of his family's architectural business as a dirt line shows the extent of the flooding that the building faced, in Ingram.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Garrett Burleson shows the damage to the office of his family's architectural business as a dirt line shows the extent of the flooding that the building faced, in Ingram.(AP)

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Thomas Rux, a resident of Riverside RV Park, goes through the wreckage of his RV that was swept away by floodwaters in Ingram, Texas, on Friday.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Thomas Rux, a resident of Riverside RV Park, goes through the wreckage of his RV that was swept away by floodwaters in Ingram, Texas, on Friday.(AP)

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Members of Task Force 1 deploy boats along the Guadalupe River in the wake of a destructive flooding event in Kerrville.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Members of Task Force 1 deploy boats along the Guadalupe River in the wake of a destructive flooding event in Kerrville.(AP)

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Campers embrace after arriving to a reunification area as girls from Camp Waldemar, near the North fork of the Guadalupe River, are reconnected with their families after heavy rainfall in Central Texas, Saturday, July 5, 2025.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

Campers embrace after arriving to a reunification area as girls from Camp Waldemar, near the North fork of the Guadalupe River, are reconnected with their families after heavy rainfall in Central Texas, Saturday, July 5, 2025.(AP)

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People look at debris on the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

People look at debris on the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Onlookers walk along the banks of the Guadalupe River in Louise Hays Park, Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.(AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Onlookers walk along the banks of the Guadalupe River in Louise Hays Park, Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.(AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)

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A Sheriff's deputy pauses while combing through the banks of the Guadalupe River near Camp Mystic after a flash flood swept through the area.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A Sheriff's deputy pauses while combing through the banks of the Guadalupe River near Camp Mystic after a flash flood swept through the area.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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A Texas Department of Public Safety official, bottom left, combs through the banks of the Guadalupe River near Camp Mystic after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A Texas Department of Public Safety official, bottom left, combs through the banks of the Guadalupe River near Camp Mystic after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Kyle Hammock sits on tree debris at the bank Guadalupe River on July 5, 2025 in Center Point, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Kyle Hammock sits on tree debris at the bank Guadalupe River on July 5, 2025 in Center Point, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported.(AFP)

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A search dog operates at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A search dog operates at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025.(REUTERS/Sergio Flores)

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A large truck is impaled onto a tree after flash flooding on the bank Guadalupe River on July 5, 2025 in Center Point, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

A large truck is impaled onto a tree after flash flooding on the bank Guadalupe River on July 5, 2025 in Center Point, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas.(AFP)

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