President Donald Trump announced that he signed a "Major Disaster Declaration" for the deadly floods in Texas Hill Country in a post on Truth Social Sunday. The declaration comes as rescue and recovery operations enter a third day following the devastating floods.

Officials said more than 850 people had been rescued after a sudden storm dumped up to 15 inches of rain across the region.

Donald Trump has been criticised for hosting the Israeli prime minister for dinner at the White House before visiting the scene of devastating floods in Texas, where dozens remain missing