At least 43 people are dead due to severe weather
At least 43 people died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to “catastrophic” flooding, according to officials.
Children are among the dead, said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has taken on the duties of acting governor.
There are several major camps in the area, and at one of them, Camp Mystic, about 23 to 25 of its 750 campers are unaccounted for, according to officials.
Dozens of people were rescued Friday morning and search efforts are ongoing, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said.
Residents are asked to shelter in place.
Severe weather is expected to continue on Saturday with flash flooding warnings in effect.