Texas Confronts Catastrophic Floods: Child Fatality and Widespread Rescues

Severe weather continues to batter Texas, leading to a child's death and hundreds of rescues as communities grapple with ongoing flood risks.

A young child tragically lost his life in Johnson County after being swept away by floodwaters, highlighting the severity of the storm's impact.
Emergency services conducted hundreds of rescues in the Houston area, where homes and roads were submerged due to relentless rainfall.
Forecasters predict a temporary easing of rain, but warn of persistent flooding and major river overflows that could extend into the coming weeks.
Residents face long-term displacement and recovery challenges, with some areas possibly not returning to normalcy for months.
Local authorities and meteorologists urge continued caution, as the landscape remains dangerously saturated and prone to further flooding.