Dozens killed in Texas flood

Dozens of people have been killed after a flood struck central Texas on Friday.

Many of those killed are children, attending a summer camp.

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he signed a "Major Disaster Declaration" for relief for area.

Lee Seung-jae has more.

The death toll in Kerr County in central Texas reached at least 68 on Sunday after a catastrophic flood struck the region on Friday.

Heavy rains and flash floods caused a surge of six to eight meters on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, leading to massive damage.

The flood impacted six counties across central Texas, with many of the casualties coming from Kerr County.

Many of the victims were children at a summer camp.

At least 41 people are still missing, while at least 10 other people lost their lives in surrounding counties.

"I had the opportunity yesterday to visit Camp Mystic and get to see firsthand what happened there as well as all the way downstream after that. And it was nothing short of horrific to see what those young children went through."

With the summer camp season in full swing,.. many Texas residents in the tight-knit communities saw friends and neighbors impacted by the flood.

"And a week ago at Camp Mystic, my, I had five granddaughters in Camp Mystic, and they finished their first session and they're home now. But their some of their friends were there for the second session, and I just my heart goes out to all those little girls."

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his social media on Sunday that he had signed a "Major Disaster Declaration," which would allow first responders to have access to the resources they need as they continue search and recovery efforts.

Trump said that the "families are enduring an unimaginable tragedy, with many lives lost," adding that his administration will work closely with state and local leaders.

With Trump's declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been activated in Texas, with the Department of Homeland Security ensuring that state and local authorities have the resources they need to lead a swift and effective response amid this tragic disaster.

Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.