WATCH: Thousands rescued in Louisiana floods
Rescue efforts continue after five people lost their lives during a weekend of torrential rains in southeastern U.S. state, Louisiana.
More than 20 000 people were rescued while about 10,000 people are living in shelters because of the storm.
The flooding submerged large parts of the region yesterday, three days after water-swelled streams and rivers began rising.
Thousands were evacuated in Livingston Parish, near the capital Baton Rouge - emergency services transported residents by high-water vehicles, boats and aircraft.
According to the National Weather Service, the area recorded 25.4 to 38.1 cm of rain - with more downpours expected.
In one dramatic rescue in Baton Rouge captured on video, rescuers on a boat pulled a woman from a car that had just slipped under water.
At least 4ppl are dead & 20,000 have been #rescued. Roads are still closed & the #rain isn't going anywhere. #LAwx pic.twitter.com/K9xVPpLdjc
— AMHQ (@AMHQ) August 15, 2016
In 36 hrs, 4 TRILLION gallons of rain swamped #LA. At least 4 dead & 10k waking up in shelters. @AMHQ @LAStatePolice pic.twitter.com/pvvdTCkpfM
— Anaridis Rodriguez (@Anaridis) August 15, 2016