Kentucky death toll rises to 35 from devastating flooding as hundreds still missing

More heavy rains pummel mountain communities, as Kamala Harris announces $1bn to deal with disasters from climate crisis

Heavy rain has pummeled Kentucky once again, raising fears of further devastating flooding that has already killed 35 people, with hundreds more still missing.

Another round of rainstorms hit inundated mountain communities on Monday as more bodies emerged from the sodden landscape, and the state's governor warned that high winds could bring falling trees and utility poles.