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At least 10 people have died and several more are missing following severe flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall in San Antonio, Texas, officials confirmed on Friday.
The floods began on Thursday morning after intense downpours inundated the city, submerging roads and sweeping vehicles into nearby creek beds, according to local broadcaster KENS5. Emergency services have been combing affected areas in search of missing individuals, with the San Antonio Fire Department still looking for at least four people.
By Friday afternoon, city officials confirmed the death toll had risen to 10. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg expressed condolences in a statement on social media.
“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,” he posted on X. “I want to personally thank our San Antonio first responders and their families for their sacrifices toward the recovery efforts.”
The city reported that emergency crews had carried out more than 70 water rescues and responded to 16 high-water incidents since the onset of the flooding.
Scientists have repeatedly warned that climate change, fuelled by human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, is intensifying extreme weather events. This includes more frequent and severe episodes of heavy rainfall, which increase the risk of flash flooding.
