Texas floods death toll rises to 24, with up to 25 children missing

At least 24 people have been confirmed dead in flash flooding in the US state of Texas

Some 23 to 25 people at a summer camp for girls are still missing, according to an update from authorities

US President Donald Trump says "it's terrible" and the floods are "shocking"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says rescue operation will continue overnight, as he calls for prayers

Independence Day celebrations are being cancelled across Texas tonight

Locals have been turning to social media to look for their missing loved ones, BBC's Angélica Casas reports from Texas

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