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Texas Floods Claim 69 Lives, Spark Criticism Over Warnings

7/7/2025

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The devastating Texas floods, worsened by Tropical Storm Barry, have tragically taken 69 lives, including 21 innocent children. Critics point fingers at staffing cuts at the National Weather Service during the Trump era for failing to provide sufficient warnings. Meanwhile, experts highlight climate change's role in escalating flood risks, as officials maintain that alerts were issued promptly before the catastrophe.

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The devastating Texas floods, worsened by Tropical Storm Barry, have tragically taken 69 lives, including 21 innocent children. Critics point fingers at staffing cuts at the National Weather Service during the Trump era for failing to provide sufficient warnings. Meanwhile, experts highlight climate change's role in escalating flood risks, as officials maintain that alerts were issued promptly before the catastrophe.