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August 24, 2022

Texas Declares Emergencies in 20 Counties After Massive Floods
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Texas has declared emergencies in over 20 counties after torrential rain
in recent days triggered flash floods, turning roads into rivers,
destroying homes and killing at least one person. In the city of
Mesquite, a woman died after her car was swept away by floodwaters. She
was identified as 60-year-old Jolene Jarrell, a mother and grandmother
who worked as an Uber driver. She was on her way home from dropping off
a passenger when she was caught in the massive flood.


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