Rescuers are searching for survivors of a flash flood that hit central Texas on Friday, leaving at least 43 people dead, including 15 children. Authorities in Texas are now facing questions about whether they issued proper warnings in advance of rain-fuelled flooding.
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- At least 43 people, including 15 children, have died in central Texas flooding.
- Floodwaters from the Guadalupe River inundated homes and a children's camp. 31s
- Emergency alerts were sent, but many residents did not receive them in time due to phones being on silent overnight. 1m 5s
- The Trump administration has criticized the National Weather Service over evacuation alerts. 1m 22s
- Some survivors credit government agencies for enabling their escape, despite ongoing debate about the future of these agencies. 1m 38s