India, July 10 -- The Texas floods, which left over 100 people dead and thousands of others scrambling for safety, have sparked widespread discussions and scrutiny of the Donald Trump administration's cuts to the National Weather Service. In Kerr County, officials struggled to provide answers this week about their preparations and response to the devastating flood that swept through the Texas Hill Country last week.

According to The New York Times, at least 119 people were killed across the state, with the majority of deaths (95) reported in Kerr County. On Wednesday, officials said that 161 people were still missing in the county. In Texas, 173 people were unaccounted for, according to Governor Greg Abbott.

This week, officials in Kerr...