The death toll from the catastrophic flooding that has devastated parts of Texas has climbed to more than 100, with emergency teams continuing the grim search for those swept away by powerful torrents of water.

Among the deceased are at least 27 girls and camp counsellors who were attending a youth summer camp along a river when disaster struck during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Emergency crews, including helicopters, boats, search dogs, and over 1,750 personnel, are involved in the ongoing recovery operations. However, efforts have been hampered by continued rainfall, which is falling on already saturated ground.

“There is still a threat of heavy rain with the potential to cause flooding,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott in a statement on Monday, warning that the death toll may continue to rise.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced plans to visit Texas on Friday, amid growing criticism of his administration’s budget cuts to weather agencies. The White House dismissed the backlash, rejecting claims that the cuts had undermined the nation’s warning systems.

Forecasters have issued further flood warnings for the coming days, raising concerns over the safety of displaced residents and the pace of recovery.