TEXAS- More than 100 people have tragically lost their lives following catastrophic flooding across parts of Texas, as rescue teams continue to search for survivors.

Heavy rains over the past week have left entire towns submerged, forcing thousands to flee their homes and leaving many stranded-on rooftops or trapped in vehicles. The sheer scale of the flooding has overwhelmed emergency services, with helicopters and boats being deployed in round-the-clock rescue operations.

Local authorities say the death toll is expected to rise, as several people remain missing and some remote areas are still inaccessible due to high waters.

“This is one of the worst natural disasters we’ve seen in years,” said a spokesperson for the Texas Emergency Management Agency. “Our teams are working tirelessly to reach those in need and provide shelter and relief to displaced families.”

While weather conditions have begun to stabilise, recovery is expected to take weeks if not months as the state deals with the aftermath of destroyed infrastructure, flooded farmlands, and damaged homes.

U.S. President Donald Trump has promised federal support and emergency funding to aid the rescue and rebuilding efforts, calling the situation “heartbreaking” and urging affected residents to remain cautious as the clean-up begins.

As Texas begins the long road to recovery, communities are banding together to support one another proving once again the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of devastating loss.