The death toll from the catastrophic floods that swept across Texas during the July 4th holiday has risen to 104, according to state authorities.
Rescue teams continue to search for victims, particularly in the flood-ravaged Hill Country region, as the risk of further flooding remains high in central parts of the state.
CBS News reports that emergency crews are working around the clock to locate missing persons and assess damage across several counties. Officials warned on Monday that the death toll is expected to rise as more areas are accessed and search efforts continue.
The devastating weather event has triggered widespread concern and prompted emergency declarations in multiple regions, with meteorologists cautioning that additional rainfall could worsen conditions in the coming days.
First responders carry out search and rescue operations near the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, ( AP Photo)
A Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper and Kerr County Sheriff’s deputy assist a rescue diver out of the water at a search and rescue site along the Guadalupe River. ( AP Photo)
A rescue helicopter flies above a search and rescue site along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood. ( AP Photo)
A view inside a cabin at Camp Mystic, the site of where at least 20 girls went missing after flash flooding in Hunt,Texas(AFP Photo)
Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers load a recovered body into the back of a vehicle near the Guadalupe River.( AP Photo)
Volunteer Scott Hurt cuts down trees with a coworker as they help carry out search and rescue operations.( AP Photo)