At least ten people have lost their lives following devastating floods caused by torrential rainfall in Texas, United States, according to local authorities, while several others remain unaccounted for.
The heavy rains struck early Thursday in San Antonio, triggering flash floods that swept vehicles off roadways and into nearby creek beds, as reported by KENS5.
Efforts to locate additional victims are ongoing, with the San Antonio Fire Department confirming they are searching for at least four more individuals.
By Thursday afternoon, city officials confirmed that the death toll had climbed to ten.
“Our hearts are with the families of those we’ve lost to this week’s flash floods and the families who continue searching for their loved ones,” San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said in a post on X.
“I want to personally thank our San Antonio first responders and their families for their sacrifices toward the recovery efforts,” he added.
Authorities said emergency crews have carried out over 70 water rescues and responded to 16 high water incidents since the onset of the flooding.
Experts have consistently cautioned that climate change, fueled by human-related fossil fuel emissions, is intensifying and prolonging severe weather events, including heavy rainfall.
