In the village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, at least three people have died following flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
The heavy rain caused the Ruidoso river to rise to an historic level. The floodwaters have now receded.
On Tuesday, it was confirmed by local officials that, a man and two children have died after being flushed downstream.
This is happening following flooding in the neighbouring US state of Texas which left more than 100 people dead, as revealed by the latest toll published by US media.
Governor Greg Abbott said on Tuesday, a further 161 people are still missing in one county alone.
In Kerr County alone, at least, 161 people are still missing. The missing include five campers and a counsellor from Camp Mystic, a Christian all-girls summer camp situated on the banks of the Guadalupe River.
Ruidoso emergency crews carried out at least 50 swift water rescues in the area, with residents advised to move to higher ground.
Photo: Extent of devastation in Ruidoso remains unknown. Reuters
