At least 43 people died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, according to officials. Children are among the dead, said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has taken on the duties of acting governor.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, joined by state officials and the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, provided an update on the search and rescue efforts in Central Texas after deadly flooding swept across the area on Friday.