The death toll due to flooding in Texas has increased to 32 people.

The death toll from flooding in the US state of Texas has increased to 32 people, including 14 children. This was announced on July 5 by Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leita.

"At least 32 deaths have been confirmed. There are 18 adults and 14 children among them. The identities of the five adults and three children have not yet been established. These data may change as rescue operations continue," he said during a press conference broadcast by Fox News channel.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who also attended the press conference, said that at least 850 people were rescued, some of them were found hanging from trees.

Flooding in Kerr County, which caused multiple damage, occurred on July 4. A state of emergency has been declared in the region. The Reuters news agency, citing Leith, reported on July 5 that 27 people died as a result of the disaster.