WASHINGTON: The deadly flooding in Texas has claimed at least 120 lives, including dozens of children, becoming one of the most unprecedented humanitarian crises of Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
Reports indicate that the highest casualties have been recorded in the “Hill Country” area, where many homes, schools, and health centers have been submerged.
Families of the victims have criticized the delay in issuing government warnings, stating that they did not have enough time to save their loved ones.
President Trump on Friday visited the affected region, defending the federal and local government’s crisis management efforts.
He stated, “Our team was on the ground from the very first moments and has done an outstanding job.”
However, Trump’s visit has faced backlash. Some residents expressed their discontent by writing slogans on walls, criticizing the federal government’s austerity policies.
One of the slogans read, “Trump’s big bill cut our emergency funding.”
Human rights activists and aid organizations have also warned about the slow pace of relief efforts and called for greater transparency in managing emergency resources.
