At least one dead as life-threatening flash floods and storms hit central Texas
Severe flash flooding in central Texas has resulted in at least two deaths and prompted widespread emergency rescues. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed the fatalities as storms continue to impact the region.
Why it matters
The event highlights the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events in Texas, posing ongoing risks to infrastructure and public safety.
Members of the Boerne fire department rescue a woman from flood waters on Thursday in Boerne, Texas. Members of the Boerne fire department rescue a woman from flood waters on Thursday in Boerne, Texas. Texas At least two dead as life-threatening flash floods and storms hit central Texas Emergency warnings for multiple areas as crews perform rescues, a year after devastating floods hit Camp Mystic
Prefer the Guardian on Google At least two people have died as “life-threatening” flooding takes hold in south-central Texas , where up to 28in of rain has already fallen in some areas – just a year after the same region endured catastrophic flooding that killed more than 100 people .
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