The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Texas has risen to 109, as more than 160 people still remain unaccounted for four days after the flash floods, said Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday (Jul 8), as rescue workers race against time and worsening weather. As the hopes of finding those missing start to fade, Abbott warned that the list of those unaccounted for could lengthen yet. "Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing," Abbott told reporters. "There very likely could be more added to that list," he added.<h2>Texas flash floods: What happened?</h2>The floods, triggered by intense overnight rainfall late last week, tore through central Texas in the early hours of Friday, catching many off guard. Kerr County, which lies in a region often dubbed "Flash Flood Alley," has been the hardest hit—with 94 confirmed fatalities. Among the dead are at least 27 young girls and counsellors who were staying at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River, when the floodwaters surged through. They were asleep in their cabins when the river burst its banks.&nbsp;As of Tuesday evening, five campers, one counsellor, and another child not connected to the camp remained missing. "There's nothing more important in our hearts and minds than the people of this community, especially those who are still lost," said Abbot.<h2>Grim search continues amid predictions of more rain</h2>Rescue and recovery teams using helicopters, drones, cadaver dogs, and boats to navigate the waterlogged debris continue the grim search for survivors and the remains of the deceased. However, the work is slow, dangerous, and emotionally taxing."When we're trying to make these recoveries, these large piles can be very obstructive, and to get in deep into these piles, it's very hazardous," said Ben Baker of the Texas Game Wardens.&nbsp;“It's extremely treacherous, time-consuming. It's dirty work, the water is still there,” he added. Heavy rain is forecast to return this week, adding urgency to the search—but officials insist it won't stop the effort. "Rain "won't deter" their efforts, Baker said.

"Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing," Abbott told reporters. "There very likely could be more added to that list," he added.

The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Texas has risen to 109, as more than 160 people still remain unaccounted for four days after the flash floods, said Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday (Jul 8), as rescue workers race against time and worsening weather. As the hopes of finding those missing start to fade, Abbott warned that the list of those unaccounted for could lengthen yet. "Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing," Abbott told reporters. "There very likely could be more added to that list," he added. Texas flash floods: What happened? The floods, triggered by intense overnight rainfall late last week, tore through central Texas in the early hours of Friday, catching many off guard. Kerr County, which lies in a region often dubbed "Flash Flood Alley," has been the hardest hit—with 94 confirmed fatalities. Among the dead are at least 27 young girls and counsellors who were staying at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River, when the floodwaters surged through. They were asleep in their cabins when the river burst its banks. As of Tuesday evening, five campers, one counsellor, and another child not connected to the camp remained missing. "There's nothing more important in our hearts and minds than the people of this community, especially those who are still lost," said Abbot. Grim search continues amid predictions of more rain Rescue and recovery teams using helicopters, drones, cadaver dogs, and boats to navigate the waterlogged debris continue the grim search for survivors and the remains of the deceased. However, the work is slow, dangerous, and emotionally taxing. "When we're trying to make these recoveries, these large piles can be very obstructive, and to get in deep into these piles, it's very hazardous," said Ben Baker of the Texas Game Wardens. “It's extremely treacherous, time-consuming. It's dirty work, the water is still there,” he added. Heavy rain is forecast to return this week, adding urgency to the search—but officials insist it won't stop the effort. "Rain "won't deter" their efforts, Baker said.

"Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing," Abbott told reporters. "There very likely could be more added to that list," he added.

Texas flash flood: Death toll hits 109, with over 160 still missing ‘more could be added to list’, warns governor

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

Rescuers in Texas, US, continued a desperate search on Saturday (Jul 5) for 27 missing girls from a summer camp along the Guadalupe River after flash floods ravaged south-central Texas. The unexpected flooding has resulted in at least 50 deaths, including 15 children, with some residents describing it as one of the most "catastrophic" floods in the state's recent history. As per reports, 850 people, including eight injured, have been evacuated due to the calamity. At a press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed the grim toll and said, "We have recovered 43 deceased individuals in Kerr County. Among these who are deceased, we have 28 adults and 15 children." Multiple victims were also found in other counties, bringing the death toll to 50.<h2>A father's grim search for his daughter</h2>Torrential rains Friday (Jul 4) triggered a sudden rise in the Guadalupe River — swelling 26 feet (7.92 m) in just 45 minutes — and swept away cabins, cars, and entire homes. Among the worst-hit sites was Camp Mystic, a riverside Christian summer camp housing around 750 girls for the Fourth of July weekend.According to Sheriff Leitha, 27 campers remain unaccounted for. US media reports suggest that at least four of the missing girls were dead, citing family members.At the camp, the scenes of destruction are widespread: teddy bears and mattresses buried in mud, cabins torn apart, shattered windows, and personal belongings dangling from tree branches.Talking to AFP, Michael, the father of one of the missing girls, said he drove from Austin in search of his 8-year-old daughter and said he was clinging to hope: "I was in Austin and drove down yesterday morning, once we heard about it," he said, adding that he was hoping for a "miracle."The Heart O’ The Hills camp, just a mile downstream from Mystic, also suffered a tragedy. Its director, Jane Ragsdale, has been confirmed among the dead Saturday."It has been years since we had a flood, but nothing like this," said Soila Reyna, a Kerrville resident who works at a local church. "Nothing like as catastrophic as this, where it involved children, people and just the loss of people's houses... It's just crazy."

At a press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed the grim toll and said, "We have recovered 43 deceased individuals in Kerr County. Among these who are deceased, we have 28 adults and 15 children."

Rescuers in Texas, US, continued a desperate search on Saturday (Jul 5) for 27 missing girls from a summer camp along the Guadalupe River after flash floods ravaged south-central Texas. The unexpected flooding has resulted in at least 50 deaths, including 15 children, with some residents describing it as one of the most "catastrophic" floods in the state's recent history. As per reports, 850 people, including eight injured, have been evacuated due to the calamity. At a press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed the grim toll and said, "We have recovered 43 deceased individuals in Kerr County. Among these who are deceased, we have 28 adults and 15 children." Multiple victims were also found in other counties, bringing the death toll to 50. A father's grim search for his daughter Torrential rains Friday (Jul 4) triggered a sudden rise in the Guadalupe River — swelling 26 feet (7.92 m) in just 45 minutes — and swept away cabins, cars, and entire homes. Among the worst-hit sites was Camp Mystic, a riverside Christian summer camp housing around 750 girls for the Fourth of July weekend. According to Sheriff Leitha, 27 campers remain unaccounted for. US media reports suggest that at least four of the missing girls were dead, citing family members. At the camp, the scenes of destruction are widespread: teddy bears and mattresses buried in mud, cabins torn apart, shattered windows, and personal belongings dangling from tree branches. Talking to AFP, Michael, the father of one of the missing girls, said he drove from Austin in search of his 8-year-old daughter and said he was clinging to hope: "I was in Austin and drove down yesterday morning, once we heard about it," he said, adding that he was hoping for a "miracle." The Heart O’ The Hills camp, just a mile downstream from Mystic, also suffered a tragedy. Its director, Jane Ragsdale, has been confirmed among the dead Saturday. "It has been years since we had a flood, but nothing like this," said Soila Reyna, a Kerrville resident who works at a local church. "Nothing like as catastrophic as this, where it involved children, people and just the loss of people's houses... It's just crazy."

At a press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed the grim toll and said, "We have recovered 43 deceased individuals in Kerr County. Among these who are deceased, we have 28 adults and 15 children."

Texas flash flood: 27 camp girls still missing as death toll hits 50 after 'catastrophic' river surge

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Deadly flash floods struck Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' summer retreat after torrential rains triggered a rise in water levels late Thursday night. Search operations have been going on as nearly two dozen girls have been missing, while at least 27 people have died.The camp was located along the banks of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, according to the New York Post, where the rains hit, causing deadly floods.Within 90 minutes, the river surged by over 26 feet, submerging their cabins, vehicles and surrounding roads. There were 750 girls aged 7 to 17 attending Camp Mystic over the Fourth of July weekend, while around 23 remained unaccounted for as of Friday evening.Many of those girls were evacuated in time, while others were swept away in the floods. The authorities said that the final number of missing children may vary since the communication lines are still down.<h2>Who are the missing girls?</h2>As the search operation is underway, family members have confirmed the identities of several missing girls, according to reports.One of them was identified as Hanna Hadley, an 8-year-old girl. Her family described her as "cherubic", and they rushed from Dallas to stay near the search operation site.Eloise Peck, another Dallas native was seen in a photo with two other missing friends, Lila Bonner and Renee Smajstria. Lila has been missing since the water level rose. 9-year-old Lainey Landry, described as "brave and sweet" by her mother, was also swept away in the floods. Moreover, Greta Toranzo, a student of Sinclair Elementary School in Houston, was also missing.Apart from these girls, Kellyanne Lytal, Virginia Hollis, and Janie Hunt have also been missing since the floods hit the camp.The officials have said that not all children are necessarily lost, adding that some could be struck under trees or in remote areas and they have been unable to communicate with them, BBC reported.<h2>Trump admin calls it ‘horrible tragedy’</h2>US President Donald Trump said that he and Melania Trump are praying for all the families impacted by this "horrible tragedy". He said that the Trump administration is working with State and Local Officials "on the ground in Texas in response to the tragic flooding that took place yesterday.""Our Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, will be there shortly," he wrote in a post on Truth Social. "Our Brave First Responders are on site doing what they do best. GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES, AND GOD BLESS TEXAS!"Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said that they are working hard to locate anyone who is still missing, adding that some 850 people have been rescued so far.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Within 90 minutes, the river surged by over 26 feet, submerging their cabins, vehicles and surrounding roads. There were 750 girls aged 7 to 17 attending Camp Mystic over the Fourth of July weekend, while around 23 remained unaccounted for as of Friday evening.

Deadly flash floods struck Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' summer retreat after torrential rains triggered a rise in water levels late Thursday night. Search operations have been going on as nearly two dozen girls have been missing, while at least 27 people have died. The camp was located along the banks of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, according to the New York Post, where the rains hit, causing deadly floods. Within 90 minutes, the river surged by over 26 feet, submerging their cabins, vehicles and surrounding roads. There were 750 girls aged 7 to 17 attending Camp Mystic over the Fourth of July weekend, while around 23 remained unaccounted for as of Friday evening. Many of those girls were evacuated in time, while others were swept away in the floods. The authorities said that the final number of missing children may vary since the communication lines are still down. Who are the missing girls? As the search operation is underway, family members have confirmed the identities of several missing girls, according to reports. One of them was identified as Hanna Hadley, an 8-year-old girl. Her family described her as "cherubic", and they rushed from Dallas to stay near the search operation site. Eloise Peck, another Dallas native was seen in a photo with two other missing friends, Lila Bonner and Renee Smajstria. Lila has been missing since the water level rose. 9-year-old Lainey Landry, described as "brave and sweet" by her mother, was also swept away in the floods. Moreover, Greta Toranzo, a student of Sinclair Elementary School in Houston, was also missing. Apart from these girls, Kellyanne Lytal, Virginia Hollis, and Janie Hunt have also been missing since the floods hit the camp. The officials have said that not all children are necessarily lost, adding that some could be struck under trees or in remote areas and they have been unable to communicate with them, BBC reported. Trump admin calls it ‘horrible tragedy’ US President Donald Trump said that he and Melania Trump are praying for all the families impacted by this "horrible tragedy". He said that the Trump administration is working with State and Local Officials "on the ground in Texas in response to the tragic flooding that took place yesterday." "Our Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, will be there shortly," he wrote in a post on Truth Social. "Our Brave First Responders are on site doing what they do best. GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES, AND GOD BLESS TEXAS!" Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said that they are working hard to locate anyone who is still missing, adding that some 850 people have been rescued so far.

Within 90 minutes, the river surged by over 26 feet, submerging their cabins, vehicles and surrounding roads. There were 750 girls aged 7 to 17 attending Camp Mystic over the Fourth of July weekend, while around 23 remained unaccounted for as of Friday evening.

Texas floods: At least 23 girls missing from Mystic Camp after deadly floods - Details inside

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

Floods in Vietnam killed 37 people and another 40 were missing as a<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-maria-makes-landfall-in-puerto-rico-20454" target="_blank"> tropical depression </a>caused heavy rain in northern and central provinces, the Southeast Asian nation&#39;s disaster prevention agency said on Thursday.

Another 21 people were injured after <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/potentially-catastrophic-maria-eyes-virgin-islands-puerto-rico-20419" target="_blank">rains caused landslides and flooding</a>, prompting authorities to discharge water from dams, the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control said on its website.

More than 17,000 households have been evacuated and more than 200 homes have collapsed, while nearly 18,000 other houses were submerged or damaged.

The committee said more than 8,000 hectares of land used for growing rice crops were damaged and around 40,000 animals were killed or washed away.

Vietnam often suffers from destructive storms and floods due to its long coastline. More than 200 people were killed in storms last year.

Another 40 were missing as a tropical depression caused heavy rain in the northern and central provinces of Vietnam

Floods in Vietnam killed 37 people and another 40 were missing as a tropical depression caused heavy rain in northern and central provinces, the Southeast Asian nation's disaster prevention agency said on Thursday. Another 21 people were injured after rains caused landslides and flooding, prompting authorities to discharge water from dams, the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control said on its website. More than 17,000 households have been evacuated and more than 200 homes have collapsed, while nearly 18,000 other houses were submerged or damaged. The committee said more than 8,000 hectares of land used for growing rice crops were damaged and around 40,000 animals were killed or washed away. Vietnam often suffers from destructive storms and floods due to its long coastline. More than 200 people were killed in storms last year.

Floods in Vietnam kill 37, thousands evacuated

Tropical storm Harvey made landfall again on Wednesday near the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-declares-emergency-in-louisiana-for-storm-harvey-19599">Texas-Louisiana border, adding more rain after a record downpour that has caused catastrophic flooding</a> and paralysed the city of Houston.

The storm that first came ashore on Friday as <a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/hurricane-harvey-is-the-most-powerful-hurricane-to-strike-texas-in-more-than-50-years-4517">the most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in more than 50 years </a>has killed at least 17 and forced tens of thousands to leave their deluged homes.

Damage has been estimated at 10 of billions of dollars, making it one of the costliest US&nbsp;natural disasters.

There is some relief in sight for Houston, the fourth most populous US&nbsp;city, with forecasters saying five days of torrential rain may come to an end as the storm picks up speed and leaves the Gulf of Mexico region later in the day.

Harvey, which made landfall west of Cameron, Louisiana on Wednesday, was expected to produce an additional 3 to 6 inches (7.5 to 15.24 cms) of rain to an area about 80 miles east of Houston as well as southwestern Louisiana, where some areas have already seen more than 17 inches of rain.

It is projected to weaken as it moves inland to the northeast, the National Hurricane Center said.

&quot;We aren&#39;t going to be dealing with it for too much longer. It&#39;s going to pick up the pace and get out of here,&quot; said Donald Jones, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

But nearly a third of Harris County, home to Houston, was under water, an area 15 times the size of Manhattan, according to the Houston Chronicle newspaper. It may take days for all flood waters, which have spilled over dams and pushed levees to their limits, to recede, local officials said.

City officials were preparing to temporarily house some 19,000 people, with thousands more expected to flee. As of Tuesday morning, nearly 50,000 homes had suffered flood damage, Texas officials said, and the tally is certain to rise.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced curfew from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. amid reports of looting, armed robberies and people impersonating police officers.

U.S. President Donald Trump visited Texas on Tuesday to survey damage from the first major natural disaster to test his leadership in a crisis. The president said he was pleased with the response, but it was too soon for a victory lap.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&quot;We won&#39;t say congratulations,&quot; he said. &quot;We don&#39;t want to do that...We&#39;ll congratulate each other when it&#39;s all finished.&quot;

Moody&#39;s Analytics is estimating the economic cost from Harvey for southeast Texas at $51 billion to $75 billion.

The unprecedented flooding has left scores of neighborhoods chest-deep in water and badly strained the dams and drainage systems that protect the low-lying Houston metropolitan area whose economy is about as large as Argentina&#39;s.

The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and warnings that stretch from the Houston area into Tennessee.

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Died trying to rescue people

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Harvey has drawn comparisons with Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans 12 years ago, killing 1,800 people and causing an estimated $108 billion in damage.

Former President George W. Bush was widely criticized for his administration&#39;s handling of the response to that disaster, taking a heavy toll on public support of his administration, and Trump clearly was aiming to avoid a similar reaction.

Among the confirmed fatalities was Houston Police Sergeant Steve Perez, a 34-year veteran of the force who drowned while attempting to drive to work on Sunday.

In Beaumont, northeast of Houston, a woman clutching her baby daughter has swept away in raging flooding. The baby was saved but the mother died, Beaumont police said.

Ruben Jordan, a retired high school football coach died when he was helping rescue people trapped in high water, the Clear Creek Independent School District said.

In all, 17 people have perished, according to government officials and the Houston Chronicle. Four volunteer rescuers also went missing after their boat was swept in a fast moving current, local media reported.

Residents within 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of a chemical plant in Crosby were also ordered to evacuate on Tuesday afternoon, due to the growing risk of an explosion and subsequent leak.

U.S. Coast Guard air units and boats have rescued more than 4,000 people. Thousands of others have been taken to safety by police, rescue workers and citizen volunteers who brought their boats to help, local officials said.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) on Tuesday afternoon said a record 51.88 inches (131.78 cm) of rain had fallen in Texas due to Harvey, a record for any storm in the continental United States.

This breaks the previous record of 48 inches set during tropical storm Amelia in 1978 in Medina, Texas, the NHC said.&nbsp;Medina is west of San Antonio. The island of Kauai was hit with 52 inches of rain from tropical cyclone Hiki in 1950 before Hawaii became a U.S. state.

The storm that first came ashore on Friday as the most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in more than 50 years has killed at least 17 people

Tropical storm Harvey made landfall again on Wednesday near the Texas-Louisiana border, adding more rain after a record downpour that has caused catastrophic flooding and paralysed the city of Houston. The storm that first came ashore on Friday as the most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in more than 50 years has killed at least 17 and forced tens of thousands to leave their deluged homes. Damage has been estimated at 10 of billions of dollars, making it one of the costliest US natural disasters. There is some relief in sight for Houston, the fourth most populous US city, with forecasters saying five days of torrential rain may come to an end as the storm picks up speed and leaves the Gulf of Mexico region later in the day. Harvey, which made landfall west of Cameron, Louisiana on Wednesday, was expected to produce an additional 3 to 6 inches (7.5 to 15.24 cms) of rain to an area about 80 miles east of Houston as well as southwestern Louisiana, where some areas have already seen more than 17 inches of rain. It is projected to weaken as it moves inland to the northeast, the National Hurricane Center said. "We aren't going to be dealing with it for too much longer. It's going to pick up the pace and get out of here," said Donald Jones, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana. But nearly a third of Harris County, home to Houston, was under water, an area 15 times the size of Manhattan, according to the Houston Chronicle newspaper. It may take days for all flood waters, which have spilled over dams and pushed levees to their limits, to recede, local officials said. City officials were preparing to temporarily house some 19,000 people, with thousands more expected to flee. As of Tuesday morning, nearly 50,000 homes had suffered flood damage, Texas officials said, and the tally is certain to rise. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced curfew from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. amid reports of looting, armed robberies and people impersonating police officers. U.S. President Donald Trump visited Texas on Tuesday to survey damage from the first major natural disaster to test his leadership in a crisis. The president said he was pleased with the response, but it was too soon for a victory lap. "We won't say congratulations," he said. "We don't want to do that...We'll congratulate each other when it's all finished." Moody's Analytics is estimating the economic cost from Harvey for southeast Texas at $51 billion to $75 billion. The unprecedented flooding has left scores of neighborhoods chest-deep in water and badly strained the dams and drainage systems that protect the low-lying Houston metropolitan area whose economy is about as large as Argentina's. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and warnings that stretch from the Houston area into Tennessee. Died trying to rescue people Harvey has drawn comparisons with Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans 12 years ago, killing 1,800 people and causing an estimated $108 billion in damage. Former President George W. Bush was widely criticized for his administration's handling of the response to that disaster, taking a heavy toll on public support of his administration, and Trump clearly was aiming to avoid a similar reaction. Among the confirmed fatalities was Houston Police Sergeant Steve Perez, a 34-year veteran of the force who drowned while attempting to drive to work on Sunday. In Beaumont, northeast of Houston, a woman clutching her baby daughter has swept away in raging flooding. The baby was saved but the mother died, Beaumont police said. Ruben Jordan, a retired high school football coach died when he was helping rescue people trapped in high water, the Clear Creek Independent School District said. In all, 17 people have perished, according to government officials and the Houston Chronicle. Four volunteer rescuers also went missing after their boat was swept in a fast moving current, local media reported. Residents within 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of a chemical plant in Crosby were also ordered to evacuate on Tuesday afternoon, due to the growing risk of an explosion and subsequent leak. U.S. Coast Guard air units and boats have rescued more than 4,000 people. Thousands of others have been taken to safety by police, rescue workers and citizen volunteers who brought their boats to help, local officials said. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) on Tuesday afternoon said a record 51.88 inches (131.78 cm) of rain had fallen in Texas due to Harvey, a record for any storm in the continental United States. This breaks the previous record of 48 inches set during tropical storm Amelia in 1978 in Medina, Texas, the NHC said. Medina is west of San Antonio. The island of Kauai was hit with 52 inches of rain from tropical cyclone Hiki in 1950 before Hawaii became a U.S. state.

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