A: Hey there! Did you catch the news lately?
B: Not yet, what's up?

A: So, Trump went to Texas where that flood happened last week, y'know?
B: Oh, really? How'd it go?

A: He said everyone did an amazing job handling the situation. Melania was with him too. They met victims' families and saw the damage. Sadly, over 120 people died and more than 160 are missing.
B: Wow, that's terrible... I hope they find them soon.

A: Trump also had a meeting with emergency workers and local officials. They all agreed on how quick and effective the response was from both sides. He promised full support for rebuilding.
B: That's good to hear.

A: The flood happened when it suddenly rained really hard, and the waters rose about 10 meters in just two hours!
B: Whoa, that must have been scary!

A: Some people think the response from local authorities should be reviewed because of the high death toll. Some also blame cuts under Trump's administration for possibly affecting weather forecasting.
B: Hmm, sounds like there's some debate going on.

A: CNN reported that FEMA's response was delayed due to cost-control measures by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
B: Oh no... I hope things get better soon.

A: State lawmakers will gather later this month to discuss ways to improve early warning systems and emergency communication.
B: That sounds important. Hope they come up with good solutions.
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US President Donald Trump has visited the scene of the deadly floods that struck last week in the state of Texas. He praised local officials and his own administration for doing an "incredible job" to handle the situation.



The president was joined on his visit on Friday by First Lady Melania Trump. They toured inundated communities along the Guadalupe River and spoke with families of the victims. The disaster killed at least 120 people, and more than 160 in the area are still missing.



Trump later held a roundtable with emergency workers and local officials. They highlighted the quick and effective response from both the federal government and those on the ground. Trump promised full support for rebuilding efforts.



The flooding last Friday was prompted by a sudden bout of heavy rain. Authorities say waters rose by about 10 meters in just two hours.



The high death toll has led some people to call for a review of the response by local authorities. Others have pointed to staff cuts under the Trump administration, which they say may have hampered weather officials in their forecasting efforts.



CNN has reported that the response to the flooding by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, was slowed by cost-control measures implemented by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.



State lawmakers will meet later this month to discuss ways to improve early warning systems and strengthen emergency communication.