Trump Visits Texas After Devastating Floods and Dozens of Victims

In a notable step, the American President Donald Trump visited Texas yesterday, Friday, a state that has been hit by devastating floods in wide areas, leaving behind significant human and material losses.

This visit comes amidst sharp criticisms of the government and local authorities' handling of the disaster.

Trump and his wife Melania are expected to arrive in the city of Kerfille in Kerr County, the most affected area by the floods that have resulted in the death of at least 96 people so far.

During his visit, Trump aims to meet with rescue teams and local officials in Hill Country, central Texas, to assess the extent of the damage and work on supporting relief efforts.

Last Sunday, Trump confirmed in a press statement that he intended to visit the affected areas in the nearest time, considering his presence not to hinder rescue operations.

While search teams continue to comb through debris and mud, more than 170 people are still missing, including five girls who were in a summer camp at the time of the floods.

No new rescue operations have been recorded in the past few days, raising concerns about an increase in the number of victims.

On her part, the American Secretary of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, defended the government's prompt and effective response to the disaster, emphasizing the need to update the weather disaster warning system technologies, which Trump described as old and in need of development.