More than 160 people still missing after deadly Texas floods

There are 161 people still missing in Texas in the aftermath of last weekend's deadly flash floods, the state's governor has said.

Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, governor Gregg Abbot said the number of missing had risen markedly.

He said the figure included five children and one counsellor from Camp Mystic - where at least 27 people died.

More than 100 people are confirmed to have died in the floods, which took place on the 4 July weekend.

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