TEN DEAD, MANY MISSING AS SEVERE FLOODING HITS TEXAS

June 14, 2025

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Agency report

Flooding triggered by heavy rainfall in the southern U.S. state of Texas has resulted in at least 10 fatalities, according to officials on Friday, with several others still missing.

Torrential rains struck San Antonio on Thursday morning, leading to flash floods that swept vehicles off the roads and into a nearby creek bed, local broadcaster KENS5 reported.

The San Antonio Fire Department confirmed it was continuing search efforts for at least four more individuals believed to be missing.

By Friday afternoon, city officials confirmed that the death toll had risen to 10.

“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.”

City officials said first responders had conducted to over 70 water rescues and 16 high-water investigations since the flooding began.

Scientists have long warned that climate change driven by man-made fossil fuel emissions is increasing the likelihood, intensity and length of extreme weather events such as torrential rains.

AFP