The floods, triggered by heavy rains, led to landslides, bridge and building destruction. Over 100 people are still missing, with approximately 100 casualties reported. Rescue efforts are underway, involving helicopters, boats, and volunteers, exemplified by Daniel and his children, determined to help until the last moment with his tractor.
Vocabulary:
• Huge: Very big.
• The worst disaster ever recorded: The most severe and catastrophic event ever officially documented.
• Perhaps: maybe.
• To get people to safety: To ensure that people are in a secure and protected place, away from danger.
• To switch off: To turn off or stop the operation of something, like a machine or device.
Source: Behind the news YouTube channel.