The death toll from flooding in Texas has increased to 50

The death toll from severe flooding in central Texas has risen to 50 people. CNN reported this on July 5, citing local authorities.

According to his information, 43 people died in Kerr County, three people were found dead in Burnet County, and four more in Travis County. It is specified that the number of victims included 15 children, whose deaths were confirmed by their families.

The search for the missing girls from the children's Christian summer camp is also continuing. In addition, Texas Governor Greg Abbott noted the retreat of floods in some parts of the state.

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The flooding that occurred in Kerr County, which caused multiple damage, became known on July 4. A state of emergency has been declared in the region. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leita earlier said that the numbers for the injured and dead will change as search and rescue operations are still underway. The city manager of Kerrville, Dalton Rice, in turn, noted that 27 children are still missing at the private Christian summer camp "Mystic".