At least two people have died after heavy rains and flooding struck central Texas, testing new warning systems installed following last year's deadly rainfall, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- At least two people are dead following heavy rains and floods in central Texas, according to Al Jazeera.
- Officials say the floods have tested new warning systems, Al Jazeera reports.
- The warning systems were put in place after last year's deadly rainfall.
- The affected area is in the southern US state of Texas.
At least two people have died after heavy rains and flooding struck central Texas, according to Al Jazeera.
The region experienced deadly rainfall last year. According to Al Jazeera, officials have seen new warning systems tested by the current floods.
Those new warning systems were introduced following last year’s deadly rainfall, Al Jazeera reports.
As of the latest reporting cited by Al Jazeera, the confirmed death toll stood at two. The full scale of the damage was not yet clear.
Why it matters
Flooding is among the most dangerous and costly weather hazards, and central Texas has faced repeated deadly rainfall events. How well new warning systems perform during storms like this one can affect how many lives are saved.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the central Texas floods?
According to Al Jazeera, at least two people have died as a result of the heavy rains and floods in central Texas.
Why were new warning systems installed in Texas?
Al Jazeera reports that the new warning systems were put in place after last year's deadly rainfall in the state, and they were tested by the current floods.
Where did the flooding occur?
The flooding struck central Texas, in the southern United States.
Timeline
- At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas
Al Jazeera: Officials in the southern state have seen new warning systems tested by the floods, after last year's deadly rainfall.