At least 43 people have died in flooding in central Texas.

Flash floods in central Texas, USA, have killed at least 43 people, including 15 children. A relentless search operation is reportedly underway for dozens of other tourists and residents who are still missing. Officials have said the death toll is likely to rise as areas beyond the main disaster area have also been affected by the floods. The disaster occurred after forecast rains on Friday, which caused river levels in the Texas city to rise by up to 30 feet.