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Parts of Central Texas are under yet another flood watch this weekend. The impacted areas are the same as those hit by the July 4 deadly floods.
Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify victims.
Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can respond in the future to major weather events.
"A lot of the weather forecast offices now are not operating at full complement of staff," said the former lead of NOAA.
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
As climate change increases the frequency of environmental disasters, experts say federal cuts could leave California and other states vulnerable in the years ahead.