Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin has offered his thoughts and prayers in the wake of the flash floods in Texas that have left more than 80 people, including dozens of children, dead.
"My thoughts and prayers go to all those who lost their lives, and to their loved ones, following the devastating floods in Texas," the Taoiseach said on social media on Sunday.
My thoughts and prayers go to all those who lost their lives, and to their loved ones, following the devastating floods in Texas.
I also pay tribute to the first responders who have saved hundreds more lives and continued searches in very difficult circumstances.
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) July 6, 2025
On Saturday, the Irish Consulate in Austin, Texas, said it was closely monitoring the severe flooding in Central Texas.
"Any Irish citizens in need of consular assistance should contact the Consulate at +1 512 792 5500," it added.
We are closely monitoring the ongoing severe flooding in Central Texas.
Irish citizens in the affected areas should follow the advice of local authorities.
Any Irish citizens in need of consular assistance should contact the Consulate at +1 512 792 5500.
— Irish Consulate (@IrelandCGAustin) July 5, 2025
According to The Weather Channel, the Guadalupe River in Texas rose 26 feet in 45 minutes in the early hours of Friday, July 4, maxing out at nearly 32 feet an hour later, giving way to the devastating flash floods.
Governor of Texas Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration, and US President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration Sunday for Kerr County in Texas, activating the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the state.
On Monday morning, officials in Kerr County in Texas, the area that was hit worst by the flash floods, confirmed that 75 deceased bodies - 48 adults and 27 children - had been located.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz said on Monday that as of Sunday, the confirmed death toll across the state was 82 people.
"Those numbers continue to go up," he added.
Among the fatalities are more than two dozen campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, a private Christian summer camp for girls.
"Camp Mystic is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors following the catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe River," the camp said in a statement on its website on Monday.
"Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly.
"We have been in communication with local and state authorities who are tirelessly deploying extensive resources to search for our missing girls.
"We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from community, first responders, and officials at every level.
"We ask for your continued prayers, respect, and privacy for each of our families affected. May the Lord continue to wrap His presence around all of us."
Search and rescue operations were continuing on Monday.
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