The death toll from the devastating floods in Texas has risen to at least 129, with 166 individuals still unaccounted for.

According to reports from local authorities, as cited by DW, the situation remains critical.

In Kerr County, the hardest-hit area, there have been 103 confirmed deaths, including 36 children.

Meanwhile, meteorologists have issued warnings about the potential for more heavy rainfall, which could lead to additional flooding by the evening of July 13 local time.

It was reported that last Friday, intense rains triggered sudden floods along the Guadalupe River in south-central Texas.

As of July 10, the death toll from the catastrophic floods in Texas had already surpassed 120.