In United States, the number of victims in a devastating flash flood in Central Texas has reached at least 51 so far, including 15 children, and left 27 girls missing from a summer camp along the Guadalupe River, as rescue efforts continue amid fears of more rain in the region.

The floods, triggered by up to 15 inches of torrential rain over a few hours, caused the Guadalupe River to rise more than 30 feet within just three hours, overwhelming communities, sweeping away vehicles, and inundating campsites.

The disaster is being described as one of the worst flash floods in Texas history.

Emergency services have rescued over 850 people, many of whom were found clinging to trees, rooftops, or swept downstream.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he has signed an expanded disaster declaration to boost search efforts.