Texas floods death toll rises to 50
ALBAWABA - The death toll from devastating floods in central Texas jumped to 50, including 15 children, on Saturday, county officials revealed. Also Read Floods kill 9 killed in South Africa
According to sources, search and rescue operations continue for dozens of missing girls. "We will not stop till every single person is found," Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said earlier.
At least 27 girls were still missing after floods hit Texas as they were enjoying a summer camp next to a river.
The US state's Kerr County was worst affected with 43 deaths reported, followed by Travis County, where four people died, AFP reported, citing local officials.
Two people died in Burnet County, while another was confirmed dead in Tom Green County.
American media said that the flooding started Friday, July 4, as months' worth of rain fell within hours, causing the Guadalupe River to increase 26 feet in 45 minutes.
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