Texas flooding: at least 107 people have died as questions intensify over handling of disaster – as it happened
Sheriff says 87 bodies recovered in worst-hit area; officials faced questions over response at tense news conference
The death toll from the flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has climbed to at least 105, according to CNN, after surpassing 100 late on Monday. The majority of those killed were in Kerr county, where 84 people, including 28 children, have died. Many were at Camp Mystic when flooding struck early on the Fourth of July. The death toll is expected to rise further as search efforts continue into a fifth day.
Here's a breakdown of the deaths recorded so far by county:
84 deaths in Kerr County
7 deaths in Travis County
5 deaths in Burnet County
6 deaths in Kendall County
2 deaths in Williamson County
1 death in Tom Green County
California stands with all those who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods in the devastating aftermath of these summer floods in Texas.
California is sending these specialized resources to support critical emergency response and recovery efforts.
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