MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The drones record video footage that is sent back to the searches, who then decide whether to go out and inspect on foot, CBS said on Thursday, adding that some of the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have the ability to detect body heat or decaying biomass.
Radar and Satellite Images From the Texas Flood That Surprised Meteorologists http://t.co/GissW4yifD pic.twitter.com/PNDcFe6qbz
— NASA Earth (@NASA_EO) May 28, 2015
A storm hit a large territory from Mexico to central United States has triggered severe floods that have taken the lives of four people in Oklahoma and at least 17 in Texas, according to USA Today.
Amazing photo from House Park Stadium in @AustinISD #TexasFlood #Austin #texas #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/Rc7nmoPQKH
— Texas HS Football (@texashsfootball) May 28, 2015
NBC put the US death toll from the storms and floods at 25 on Thursday.
WATCH: Water breaks door, rushes into home. More storms expected in the region @JenniferGrayCNN reports #TexasFlood http://t.co/mAW0iIj6ev
— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) May 28, 2015
Texas has broken a 2004 record of rain, with an average of 7.54 inches having fallen over the state this month, according to USA Today.
TeXas is suddenly quite fond of the Federal Government and National Guard. #OperationJadeHelm #TexasFlood pic.twitter.com/x1yyFMLt93
— Very Serious People™ (@TheXclass) May 27, 2015
Scattered thunderstorms are expected in the region for at least the next few days, but the rains could continue over several weeks.
REMINDER: All U.S. Taxpayers Will Pay for Texas and Oklahoma's Lack of Flood Infrastructure #HoustonFlood #TexasFlood pic.twitter.com/SUYtdNB8oU
— The Baxter Bean (@TheBaxterBean) May 27, 2015
Due to the power of chicken, @fresaschicken is back in business after Texas flood. Highly recommend the El REY Taco! pic.twitter.com/WXpmxomqZZ
— Robert Rodriguez (@Rodriguez) May 28, 2015
Governor Greg Abbott, has declared over 40 counties in Texas as state disaster areas.
@treywareshow & @PastorMattHagee & @PastorJohnHagee are joining forces to help #TexasFlood victims. RT & pitch in! pic.twitter.com/sBiVMfQZoC
— JohnHagee Ministries (@HageeMinistries) May 27, 2015