Texas is facing severe flooding after days of relentless rain, with at least one fatality reported and over 70 people rescued.Governor Greg Abbott has prioritised life-saving efforts, deploying more than 1,300 personnel to respond to the crisis.

Emergency crews began rescues before dawn, urging residents to move to higher ground as a 'large and deadly flood wave' surged down rivers previously affected by catastrophic flooding in 2025.

The National Weather Service has issued warnings for multiple counties near the Mexican border and across the Texas Hill Country, with some areas experiencing rainfall of up to 10 inches in 24 hours.Rivers have risen dramatically, with one gauge near Kerrville recording a 32-foot increase.Evacuations are ongoing as officials prepare for potential further damage.The situation is exacerbated by recent history of severe flooding in the region, highlighting the persistent threat posed by extreme weather events.