Explainer Explainer Why did deadly Texas floods catch people by surprise?
Local and federal officials have been criticised after flash floods struck across Texas, killing at least 69 people and leaving 11 girls from a camp missing.
Image: A map showing the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, which burst from heavy rain and caused flash flooding Image: Campers embrace at a reunification area. Pic: Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle via AP Image: People climb over debris on a bridge atop the Guadalupe River in Ingram, Texas. Pic: AP Image: A Sheriff's deputy pauses while searching for the missing in Hunt, Texas. Pic: AP/Julio Cortez Image: Kristi Noem and Texas governor Greg Abbott give a news briefing. Pic: AP
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