The death toll from sudden flash floods that struck Central Texas has risen to over 100 people, while rescuers continue to search for the missing. This was reported by G.Business, citing CNN and BBC.

Governor Greg Abbott stated that more than 20 state agencies are responding to the flooding across Texas, while search and rescue operations continue. According to him, around 1,750 personnel and over 975 vehicles and other equipment have been deployed.

A Christian summer camp confirmed that at least 27 of the victims were girls and staff members. Ten children and one camp counselor are still considered missing. Camp co-owner and director Richard Eastland also died while trying to rescue children, according to Austin American-Statesman.

In an official statement, the camp administration said:
“Our hearts are broken alongside the families experiencing this incredible tragedy.”

At least 84 people, including 28 children, died in Kerr County, where the Guadalupe River overflowed due to heavy rains before dawn on Friday, July 4th, a national holiday. According to the county sheriff's office, 22 adults and 10 children have not yet been identified, writes the BBC.

Local activist Nicole Wilson has launched a petition calling for flood warning sirens to be installed in Kerr County – a system already in use in other counties.

Such a system has been under discussion in Kerr County for nearly ten years, but funding was never allocated. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick admitted that sirens could have saved lives and stated that they should be installed by next summer.

According to the BBC, King Charles III wrote a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump expressing his "deep sorrow" over the catastrophic flooding and offered his "heartfelt condolences" to those who lost loved ones, as confirmed by the British Embassy in Washington.

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