Pakistan, July 7 -- At least 78 people, including 28 children, have died due to devastating floods in Texas, officials confirmed on Sunday. The disaster struck after torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to overflow on the U.S. Independence Day holiday. Rescue operations continue, with 41 people still missing and fears of more flooding prompting fresh evacuations.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott described the situation as "horrific," especially at Camp Mystic, a summer camp where 11 individuals, including 10 girls and one counselor, remain unaccounted for. More than 850 people have already been rescued, with some pulled from trees or rooftops. Emergency workers are now preparing for another possible wave of floodwater as rain continues....