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德州山洪肆虐 灾情惨重 百餘人罹难


德州山洪肆虐 灾情惨重 百餘人罹难






德州山洪肆虐 灾情惨重 百餘人罹难

美国德克萨斯州在七月初遭遇数十年来最严重的山洪灾难。受热带风暴残餘水气影响,中央山区(Hill Country)出现罕见的极端暴雨,导致河水暴涨,多地发生山洪暴发。根据官方统计,截至目前,洪灾已造成至少129人死亡,另有逾170人失踪,灾情惨重,令人痛心。

灾情集中於克尔县 女童夏令营成重灾区

位於中央山区的克尔县(Kerr County)是本次洪灾中受创最严重的地区。当地瓜达卢佩河(Guadalupe River)在短短数小时内暴涨逾11米,创下歷史新高。河畔的Camp Mystic女童夏令营惨遭洪水吞噬,导致至少27名青少年营员及辅导人员丧生,多人仍下落不明。

多名生还者描述,当晚大雨如注,警报并未即时发出,帐篷与小木屋在黑暗中瞬间被洪流淹没,许多孩子来不及逃生。

警报系统遭质疑 预警机制亟待改革

据《华盛顿邮报》报导,克尔县儘管具备IPAWS(整合公共警报与警示系统)功能,却未啟用最广泛的紧急广播警示,仅透过需事前註册的CodeRED系统发出讯息,导致大部分当地居民与旅客未能即时得知灾情,错失逃生良机。该县应变机制及沟通流程正遭到外界严厉检视。

州长艾波特(Greg Abbott)已宣布多个县进入紧急状态,并协调联邦紧急事务管理署(FEMA)展开救灾行动。专家指出,本次灾难暴露德州山区对极端天气预警与应对系统的不足,未来亟需强化山洪预警模组与即时通讯技术。

救援与社区动员 国际支援涌入

目前已有超过400人由空降部队与救难直升机成功救出,多家民间组织与企业也积极投入救灾行列,包括H-E-B超市、Walmart与World Central Kitchen,提供粮食、庇护及卫生支援。

此外,墨西哥政府也派遣救难队前往协助,展现跨国人道关怀。受灾民眾暂时安置於临时收容中心,并获得心理辅导与医疗支援。

家破人亡 血泪故事令人动容

这场灾难不仅带走了生命,也摧毁了无数家庭与社区。一位17岁少女Malaya Hammond為了救出受困家人,在Marble Falls洪水中不幸丧命。她的英勇行為感动无数人。另一位10岁女孩Greta Toranzo,於Camp Mystic中不幸罹难,学校与社区特设追思空间,慰藉哀慟亲友。

克尔县一位牧场主接受媒体访问时激动哽咽表示:「这是我一生中所见最可怕的灾难,整个家园都被洪水吞噬。」

灾后省思 加强防灾势在必行

此次洪灾已被美国媒体誉為「继1976年Big Thompson山洪以来最严重的内陆水患」,亦是德州近代最致命的自然灾害之一。从警报延迟、基础设施脆弱、紧急应变混乱等问题,再次警示地方政府必须全面检讨灾防体系,提升科技与组织应变能力。

德州人民正处於水深火热之中,而这场天灾所引发的省思,亦将影响全美在气候变迁时代下的应灾策略与社会韧性。

Deadly Floods Devastate Texas: Over 100 Lives Lost In Unprecedented Disaster

[Houston, TX] — Central Texas has been ravaged by one of the most devastating flash floods in decades, triggered by remnants of a tropical storm that unleashed extreme rainfall across the Hill Country from July 4th through the 7th. The Guadalupe River rose at an unprecedented rate, engulfing entire communities and left a trail of epic destruction. As of now, at least 129 people have died, and more than 170 remain still missing, making this one of the deadliest natural disasters in Texas history.

Camp Mystic Tragedy: Summer Camp Becomes Epicenter of Grief

Kerr County bore the brunt of the disaster, with 103 of the confirmed fatalities occurring in the region. The Guadalupe River, normally a scenic landmark, turned into a deadly torrent, rising over 37 feet (11 meters) within hours. The most heartbreaking loss unfolded at Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp located on the riverbank, where at least 27 campers and staff members perished. Several others remain unaccounted for.

Survivors described a night of terror, with tents and cabins swept away in pitch-black waters, and little or no warning before the floodwaters struck.

Alert System Under Scrutiny: Emergency Warnings Failed

A growing chorus of criticism is being directed at local authorities for the failure to issue timely flood warnings. Despite having access to the national IPAWS emergency alert system, Kerr County officials reportedly opted not to use it, relying instead on the CodeRED subscription-based system—leaving many residents and tourists unaware of the imminent danger.

The delay in communication is now a central focus of state and federal investigations. Governor Greg Abbott has issued an emergency disaster declaration for multiple counties and has requested assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Experts say the tragedy underscores the urgent need for improved early warning systems and disaster readiness in flood-prone areas.

Massive Rescue and Relief Efforts Underway

More than 400 people have been rescued through helicopter airlifts and swift-water operations. Community and corporate partners—including H-E-B, Walmart, and World Central Kitchen—have mobilized to provide food, shelter, and hygiene supplies to affected families.

International aid has also arrived: a Mexican search and rescue team has joined recovery operations, offering cross-border humanitarian support. Emergency shelters have been set up, and survivors are receiving psychological counseling and medical care.

Stories of Heroism and Heartbreak

This flood has shattered countless lives and families. Malaya Hammond, a 17-year-old girl, died while trying to save her family from rising waters in Marble Falls. Her bravery has become a symbol of the human spirit amidst disaster.

Greta Toranzo, a 10-year-old camper at Camp Mystic, also lost her life. Her school community has come together to honor her memory with tributes and support systems for grieving students and families.

A rancher in Kerr County tearfully recounted how floodwaters swept away his land and home: “This is the most terrifying thing I’ve ever seen,” he said.

A Call for Change: Strengthening Disaster Preparedness

This catastrophic event is now being called the most severe inland flash flood since the 1976 Big Thompson disaster, and potentially the deadliest natural calamity in Texas history.

The relentless and unforseen flooding has laid bare the vulnerabilities in emergency preparedness, from outdated warning protocols to a massively inadequate infrastructure. Leaders at all levels are now being urged to invest in resilient flood response systems, real-time communication networks, and comprehensive public education on disaster readiness.