Death toll from Kentucky floods has risen to 25 as rescuers continue to search for missing people and incarcerated families.
Heavy rainfall has devastated cities in Kentucky with flash floods who killed dozens, including at least six children.
The death toll rose from 16 until 25 at night on Saturday.
But Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has said it could take weeks to find all the victims.
This is because of how dangerous conditions and persistent rain have made it extremely difficult for helicopters and boats to move through the swampy land.
Mr Beshear told Fox News: “This is an ongoing natural disaster.
“We are still in search and rescue mode. Fortunately the rain has stopped. But it will rain more from Sunday afternoon.’
Crews have already made more than 1,200 rescues – using the rain that stopped Friday.
The floods have hit some of the poorest communities in the US, raising concerns that families will not be able to recover.
US President Joe Biden has declared a federal disaster in Kentucky so the government can send aid funds to the state.
The flooding this week was caused by massive amounts of rain in the Appalachians.
The rain caused rivers to burst their banks and create mudslides where the slopes were steep.
People had to climb on roofs to avoid the rapidly rising water, while many homes and businesses were completely destroyed.
Mr. Beshear predicts that it will take more than a year to completely rebuild the cities.
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