Texas flooding death toll rises to 120 as search operation continues

US media outlets say the death toll from last week's flash floods in the state of Texas has risen to 120 and over 160 people remain unaccounted for, Report informs referring to NHK World Japan.

Local authorities announced on Wednesday that as many as 2,100 personnel, including firefighters from Mexico, are being deployed to look for the missing in an area stretching over 320 kilometers.

Heavy rain began in the early hours of last Friday, inundating communities along the Guadalupe River. The floods swept away many people, including children who were attending a summer camp along the river.