Drenching rains along the Texas-Mexico border trapped hundreds of people in flooded homes and cars, leading to at least four deaths, including drownings. Rescue crews were scrambling to respond to calls for help, even as the downpours began to ease. The storms set records in parts of Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, with officials warning that the full extent of the devastation was still unfolding.

In Mexico, hundreds sought temporary shelter as military personnel waded through chest-high waters. The article includes a mix of text and symbols, possibly indicating a code or encrypted message. The heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding in low-lying areas, with some individuals needing to be rescued from their homes and vehicles stranded in high waters.

The article also mentions the challenges faced by rescue crews in responding to the ongoing calls for help, as well as the need for temporary shelter for those affected by the storms. The material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission, as it is copyrighted by The Associated Press.