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Shakira will donate part of her concert proceeds to Texas flood victims: "My prayers are with you."

Shakira will donate part of her concert proceeds to Texas flood victims: "My prayers are with you."

Shakira will donate part of her concert proceeds. Photo: AFP

Colombian singer Shakira , who is on her Las Mujeres No Ya Lloran world tour, announced that she will donate part of the proceeds from her show in San Antonio, Texas, to flood victims.
On social media, the "Soltera" singer indicated that she was devastated by the news of the catastrophic event, the deaths and missing people it left behind.
" I can't help but think of your families and their immense pain. My prayers are with you on this sad day," he wrote in a story published on July 4 after landing in Texas.
The following day, July 5, the Barranquilla singer announced that she would donate a portion of the proceeds from her show to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, which has been tasked with providing aid to those affected.

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Shakira will donate part of her concert proceeds. Photo: Courtesy of the artist

This Friday, July 4, heavy rains began in Texas, causing the Guadalupe River to rise by almost 10 meters in less than an hour, destroying homes, roads, and a Christian girls' camp where dozens of children and counselors were sleeping, but they have not yet been located.
Others were also affected, camping near the river to celebrate the Fourth of July and were caught in the sudden flood.
According to the BBC, rescue teams are searching for up to 25 girls who were among the 750 attending Camp Mystic on the outskirts of Kerrville.

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The emergency has so far left 43 dead and dozens missing. Photo: AFP

"The camp was completely destroyed. A helicopter landed and started taking people away. It was really terrifying," 13-year-old Elinor Lester told the AP.
According to the latest reports, these floods left at least 43 dead, including 15 children, and six more people died in neighboring counties. Authorities have not specified how many remain missing, but among them are the 27 girls from the summer camp.
"We will find them all," said Governor Greg Abbott, who assured that authorities will work tirelessly to rescue and recover the victims.

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Floods in Texas, United States Photo: AFP

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