US President Donald Trump, on Sunday, labelled the floods in Texas a "100-year catastrophe" that "nobody expected", as he brushed off concerns that his administration's federal budget cuts to weather and emergency agencies had worsened the disaster. The US president also said that he would "probably" visit Texas on Friday. Rescue efforts intensified across central Texas on Sunday after the death toll rose to at least 82 people, including 28 children, and left dozens missing, many swept away from a summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River.<h2>The death toll will get worse: Texas public safety chief</h2>Texas officials confirmed at least 40 adult deaths in Kerr County alone, the epicentre of what some are calling the worst flood disaster in state history. Meanwhile, at least 10 were killed by flooding in nearby areas. The death toll is expected to rise further, according to Texas Public Safety Director Freeman Martin, as 41 people remain unaccounted for statewide."You will see the death toll rise today," Martin said grimly at a press conference. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in a statement, revealed that "Across the state, in all the areas affected by flooding, there are 41 known missing."&nbsp;<h2>Trump blames Biden, yet again</h2>Speaking on Sunday, President Donald Trump brushed aside criticism that federal budget cuts to weather, and emergency agencies had worsened the disaster. As questions grow about why the public was not warned sooner or why people were not evacuated from the area known to be popular with campers, Trump sought to deflect the blame and claimed that the situation was a "Biden setup". "That was not our setup," Trump said when asked about warnings that failed to reach campers in time. He claimed the situation was a "Biden setup," despite having been in office for around six months.When probed about staff and budget cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS), and his efforts to dismantle FEMA, he said: "FEMA is something we can talk about later." When asked if he would rehire forecasters, Trump responded flatly: "Not." Trump, who has pushed for state-led disaster relief, also signed a major federal disaster declaration, unlocking limited federal aid to the flood-ravaged state.<h2>Camp Mystic: Children washed away as river rose 26 feet in 45 minutes</h2>Among the most heart-wrenching stories to emerge is the fate of at least ten girls and one counsellor who are still missing from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp where 750 people were staying when the floods hit early Friday. According to AFP, in a terrifying display of nature's power, the river rose to the treetops and roofs of the cabins at Camp Mystic as the girls slept. The Guadalupe River surged 26 feet (eight meters) in just 45 minutes, inundating homes, cabins, and roads. The bodies of some campers have already been found, lodged in trees downstream. Rescuers—including 17 helicopters and hundreds of ground teams—continue to scour the area. Search crews found at least three bodies on Sunday, including one girl from the camp.

Speaking on Sunday, President Donald Trump brushed aside criticism that federal budget cuts to weather, and emergency agencies had worsened the disaster. He instead claimed the situation was a "Biden setup," despite having been in office for around six months.

US President Donald Trump, on Sunday, labelled the floods in Texas a "100-year catastrophe" that "nobody expected", as he brushed off concerns that his administration's federal budget cuts to weather and emergency agencies had worsened the disaster. The US president also said that he would "probably" visit Texas on Friday. Rescue efforts intensified across central Texas on Sunday after the death toll rose to at least 82 people, including 28 children, and left dozens missing, many swept away from a summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River. The death toll will get worse: Texas public safety chief Texas officials confirmed at least 40 adult deaths in Kerr County alone, the epicentre of what some are calling the worst flood disaster in state history. Meanwhile, at least 10 were killed by flooding in nearby areas. The death toll is expected to rise further, according to Texas Public Safety Director Freeman Martin, as 41 people remain unaccounted for statewide. "You will see the death toll rise today," Martin said grimly at a press conference. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in a statement, revealed that "Across the state, in all the areas affected by flooding, there are 41 known missing." Trump blames Biden, yet again Speaking on Sunday, President Donald Trump brushed aside criticism that federal budget cuts to weather, and emergency agencies had worsened the disaster. As questions grow about why the public was not warned sooner or why people were not evacuated from the area known to be popular with campers, Trump sought to deflect the blame and claimed that the situation was a "Biden setup". "That was not our setup," Trump said when asked about warnings that failed to reach campers in time. He claimed the situation was a "Biden setup," despite having been in office for around six months. When probed about staff and budget cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS), and his efforts to dismantle FEMA, he said: "FEMA is something we can talk about later." When asked if he would rehire forecasters, Trump responded flatly: "Not." Trump, who has pushed for state-led disaster relief, also signed a major federal disaster declaration, unlocking limited federal aid to the flood-ravaged state. Camp Mystic: Children washed away as river rose 26 feet in 45 minutes Among the most heart-wrenching stories to emerge is the fate of at least ten girls and one counsellor who are still missing from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp where 750 people were staying when the floods hit early Friday. According to AFP, in a terrifying display of nature's power, the river rose to the treetops and roofs of the cabins at Camp Mystic as the girls slept. The Guadalupe River surged 26 feet (eight meters) in just 45 minutes, inundating homes, cabins, and roads. The bodies of some campers have already been found, lodged in trees downstream. Rescuers—including 17 helicopters and hundreds of ground teams—continue to scour the area. Search crews found at least three bodies on Sunday, including one girl from the camp.

Speaking on Sunday, President Donald Trump brushed aside criticism that federal budget cuts to weather, and emergency agencies had worsened the disaster. He instead claimed the situation was a "Biden setup", despite having been in office for around six months.

'100-year catastrophe': Trump deflects blame, calls Texas flash flood 'Biden setup' as toll crosses 80

In a terrifying incident at the Texas flood, residents along with their homes were swept away by water from the Guadalupe River on Friday, July 4. Neighbours who barely managed to escape could not confirm the details of the family. The home was captured by KSAT drone footage being swept away around the length of a football field till the Guadalupe River.Scott Walden, a neighbour, showed concern as he could not confirm the survival of the family.&nbsp;“I had no idea that something like this could happen,” Walden said. “And then, holy s---. Stuff started to hit the walls, and my wife jumped up and looked out the back porch, and it was a river.”Walden said that the water came so fast that they couldn't evacuate.&nbsp;"By the time I went to get my keys to move my truck out of the way to back up across the street, the water had risen and flooded my truck.”&nbsp;The flow of the water was powerful and fast; it swept them away three house lengths.&nbsp;"We finally ended up snagged on a big bush,” Walden said. “So, we hung on to the bush until we got rescued.”Walden said that they were rescued after 30 minutes by police who formed a human chain. He also said that out of his two dogs, only one survived.&nbsp;Kerville, Texas, was hit the hardest by the flash flooding, as heavy rain swelled two forks of the Guadalupe River before they converged and flowed “through the city.”&nbsp; &nbsp;

Residents on Waterfront Drive in Kerrville share the ordeal of a horrific incident in the Guadalupe River Flood, in which a home was being swept away, with neighbours surviving barely, and can not confirm the whereabouts of the family.

In a terrifying incident at the Texas flood, residents along with their homes were swept away by water from the Guadalupe River on Friday, July 4. Neighbours who barely managed to escape could not confirm the details of the family. The home was captured by KSAT drone footage being swept away around the length of a football field till the Guadalupe River. Scott Walden, a neighbour, showed concern as he could not confirm the survival of the family. “I had no idea that something like this could happen,” Walden said. “And then, holy s---. Stuff started to hit the walls, and my wife jumped up and looked out the back porch, and it was a river.” Walden said that the water came so fast that they couldn't evacuate. "By the time I went to get my keys to move my truck out of the way to back up across the street, the water had risen and flooded my truck.” The flow of the water was powerful and fast; it swept them away three house lengths. "We finally ended up snagged on a big bush,” Walden said. “So, we hung on to the bush until we got rescued.” Walden said that they were rescued after 30 minutes by police who formed a human chain. He also said that out of his two dogs, only one survived. Kerville, Texas, was hit the hardest by the flash flooding, as heavy rain swelled two forks of the Guadalupe River before they converged and flowed “through the city.”

Residents on Waterfront Drive in Kerrville share the ordeal of a horrific incident in the Guadalupe River Flood, in which a home was being swept away, with neighbours surviving barely, and can not confirm the whereabouts of the family.

'We hung on to the bush until we got rescued': Home swept away in Texas flood

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'100-year catastrophe': Trump deflects blame, calls Texas flash flood 'Biden setup' as toll crosses 80

'We hung on to the bush until we got rescued': Home swept away in Texas flood