American President Donald Trump has pledged billions of dollars of Federal Government money to help the rebuilding of areas devastated by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana.
Floodwaters continue to rise in Houston and other areas along the Gulf Coast as the remnants of the hurricane dumps more than 20 inches of rain on the region.
Mr Trump told reporters that thousands of federal workers were involved in helping state authorities, but the over-riding priority at the moment was saving lives.
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Mr Trump plans to visit the region on Tuesday.