The authorities confirmed that people had died as a result of the flooding along the Guadalupe River, and urged those living near the river to seek higher ground immediately.

Parts of Central Texas are experiencing what officials described as a “catastrophic flooding event,” where fatalities have been confirmed.

Thunderstorms and torrential rain triggered deadly flash flooding on Friday along the Guadalupe River in south-central Texas, killing an unspecified number of people and leaving numerous others missing,