Texas flooding turns deadly as wildfire smoke spreads across U.S.

Deadly flooding continues to impact Central Texas as wildfire smoke blankets much of the United States, creating hazardous conditions from the South to the Northeast.

(CNN)- Deadly flooding continues to impact Central Texas as wildfire smoke blankets much of the United States, creating hazardous conditions from the South to the Northeast.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott warned residents that the state is facing record-breaking rainfall capable of producing life-threatening flooding and urged Texans to remain alert as conditions continue to worsen.

State officials said at least two people have died in the flooding. One of the victims was killed near Comfort, Texas, not far from where catastrophic flooding struck last July, killing dozens of people, including 25 child campers and two teenage counselors at Camp Mystic.

Authorities said first responders have carried out more than 230 rescues as floodwaters continue to inundate parts of Central Texas.

At the same time, smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota has spread across large portions of the United States, reducing visibility and triggering air quality alerts.

A thick haze has been reported in cities including Chicago, Buffalo, New York City and Washington, D.C., as health officials warn that poor air quality could pose risks, particularly for children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.

Officials are urging residents to limit outdoor activity when possible as dangerous weather conditions continue across multiple regions of the country.