Sudden floods, as in Texas, are the American -related killer. That is why

the Wild flood, fast -moving This was swept by the state of Texas on Friday, killing at least 24 people and leaving more people missing, was a flashing flood, which is the best killer linked to the storm in the country. Among the missing more than 20 girls attend a summer camp.

The authorities said that more than 230 people were rescued late on Friday, including more than 160 helicopters.

Sudden floods are formed quickly

According to National weather serviceSudden flood is a flood that begins within six hours, and is often in less than three hours, from heavy rains.

The water rises so quickly that people are stopped, according to the weather service. Many people face trouble while traveling. If it is at home or work, the water can rise very quickly before they have time to think about escaping.

This is what happened to the population along the Guadalobi River in the CARE province and the surrounding area after at least 10 inches (25 cm) from the sky early Friday morning.

Fast -moving water rose along the river 26 feet (8 meters) in just 45 minutes of dawn on Friday, and washing homes and vehicles. The danger did not end as it was expected that there would be more heavy rains on Saturday, and the floods warning remained in the floods, and the flood hours are valid for parts of the center of Texas.

There was some prior notice in Texas

On Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Authority released the flood hour, with an estimated high water of 7 inches (17 cm) at the locations. The “Hour” means favorable conditions for floods and people should be prepared, but dangerous conditions may not develop.

However, the watch was upgraded to a warning overnight, which is an impact on 30,000 people. The weather service says a warning is issued when the floods are imminent or occurring.

A liter, state governor Dan Patrick said that the possibility of heavy rains covering a large area and “everything was done to give them heads that could suffer from heavy rains.”

However, when he was asked how people are notified in Kiir province so that they can reach safety, Judge Rob Kelly, chief official in the province, said: “We have no warning system.”

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When the correspondents prompted why more precautions were not taken, Kelly replied: “Make sure that, no one knew that this type of flood was coming.”

Last year, 145 people died in sudden floodsAccording to the weather service. On average over the past thirty years, the floods have received 127 lives annually.

Sudden floods can occur anywhere

Almost half of all deaths associated with floods involve vehicles. Flood deaths affect all age groups.

Many people do not realize that the car is difficult to control in only 6 inches (15 cm) of water and can be invaded in less than 18 inches (46 cm). So, instead of finding a path, people often try to drive across water in the tunnel or other low areas.

This can happen anywhere, according to the weather service, which says, “The quiet tables and tables usually in your area can become a cordonary if heavy rain falls.”

The area can be flooded even without rain – if it is a heavy rainstorm and wanders a swollen stream.

Hurricanes, tropical storms, and improper weather systems bearing heavy rains and fill some weather events that can cause flash floods. It can occur in rural areas or in large cities.

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