President Donald Trump on Sunday approved a "Major Disaster Declaration" for the deadly floods in Texas Hill Country, he announced on Truth Social. The declaration comes as rescue and recovery operations enter a third day following the devastating floods.

Dozens of people are dead in Central Texas in what officials called a "mass casualty event" after devastating flash floods slammed Hill Country, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River.

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.