Severe Flooding in Texas Linked to Climate Change
Recent floods in Texas, exacerbated by climate change, have led to over 130 fatalities and left 101 individuals missing amid ongoing rescue operations.
Overview
- Climate change is intensifying heavy rainfall, leading to more frequent and severe flooding events.
- Recent floods in Texas have resulted in over 130 confirmed deaths.
- Currently, 101 individuals are reported missing in central Texas due to the floods.
- Rescue efforts are actively ongoing to locate missing persons and assist affected communities.
- The situation highlights the urgent need to address climate change and its impacts on weather patterns.
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The areas most affected by the recent flooding in Texas were in the Hill Country, particularly Kerr County, where 107 deaths were confirmed, including 37 children.
The search and recovery efforts could last up to six months, according to Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha, as the process is complex and requires time.
To locate missing persons, the county is using high-tech equipment like sonar and planning to drain nearby lakes to aid in the search.
Climate change is believed to contribute to the severity of the flooding by intensifying heavy rainfall, leading to more frequent and severe flooding events.
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