Cliff Notes
- The devastating flash floods in Texas have resulted in at least 104 confirmed deaths, with over a dozen still missing, including children from nearby summer camps.
- The political landscape is contentious, with accusations surrounding emergency response shortcomings, as President Trump plans a visit to assess the situation.
- Flood risks have escalated, with warnings of further storms anticipated, prompting concerns for ongoing safety in affected regions.
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That’s all for our coverage on the flash floods in Texas for now.
At least 104 people have died across the state.
However, with dozens still missing, and 10 girls among them, it is widely expected the number of dead will continue to rise.
The floods struck Friday, with water levels rising rapidly, catching many people unaware along waterways such as the Guadalupe River.
While warning texts and alerts were sent out, there are concerns that a lack of mobile phone signal meant not everyone got them.
A number of summer camps were situated near the rivers, meaning a number of children are among the dead.
Kerr County is the worst-hit area, with at least 84 dead – including 56 adults and 28 children.
Burnet County, Travis County, Kendall County, Williamson County and Tom Green County have all suffered deaths as well.
Political finger pointing
Parallel to ongoing search and rescue efforts, a political blame game has unfolded throughout the day.
Some Democrats have criticised Donald Trump for his administration’s cuts of the National Weather Service – under Elon Musk’s DOGE.
The White House has gone on the offensive however, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt calling attacks on the president a “depraved lie”.
Republican Texan senator Ted Cruz warned against “partisan” finger pointing and said his state was “grieving”.
Trump visit in the works
US President Donald Trump has said he is going to visit Texas, but details are still being worked out.
He previously said it may happen Friday.
Leavitt said: “The White House is currently arranging those travel plans, we hope that it will be later this week, likely on Friday.”
Details of the missing
The first details of the missing have begun to emerge as well.
Camp Mystic was hard hit by the flash floods with at least 27 dead.
This includes the camp director who died trying to save children according to local media.
Flood risk upgraded
The flood risk for parts of Texas was upgraded from a Level Two to a Level Three – out of four.
There are expected to be some lingering storms tonight as well.
The National Weather Service warned of more storms and said in areas flash flooding could be “likely”.
Watch our latest report from US correspondent Martha Kelner below:
