The search and rescue mission continued in central Texas to seek out any survivors from flash floods that killed at the least 120 individuals. Greater than 170 are lacking and the loss of life toll is anticipated to rise because the flood waters recede. Not less than 35 youngsters have been killed, together with at a summer time camp for ladies that was swept away within the deluge. Amid criticisms about native flood defences, the state’s governor, Greg Abbott, mentioned {that a} particular session of the legislature would talk about flood-warning techniques and reduction for devastated communities, amongst different issues.
