At least 24 people are dead after heavy rain lashed Texas, leading to "catastrophic" flooding.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said emergency responders remained in a search and rescue posture, hours after the flooding along the Guadalupe River inundated nearby areas.

Extreme flooding in Central Texas leaves at least 24 dead, and girls missing from a camp.The flooding hit Kerr County, Texas, causing widespread damage and multiple fatalities.Authorities urge residents to shelter in place and avoid travel near water bodies.

Heavy rains are unleashing a “catastrophic” and deadly flood of Texas’ Guadalupe River on Friday. People have died in Kerr County in Hill Country and roads are washed out in Kerrville in Hill Country, authorities said.