Why have the Texas flash floods become so deadly? | BBC Newscast

We look at the continued fall out of flash floods in Texas where at least 91 people have died.

Search efforts continue for a fourth day for dozens of people still missing, authorities say. Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp in the county, confirmed that at least 27 girls and staff were among the dead

Adam speaks to chief North America correspondent, Gary O’Donoghue who’s been reporting from Texas.

Plus, BBC News chief news presenter Caitríona Perry joins from Washington to discuss Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to the White House and the ongoing rift between President Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk following the passage of ‘The Big Beautiful Bill’ last week.

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