On Independence Day, south-central Texas experienced severe flooding from the Guadalupe River, resulting in over 130 fatalities, including 37 children. The steep terrain exacerbated the situation as waters rose nearly 30 feet quickly. Ten days later, a flash flood hit the New York-New Jersey area during evening rush hour, causing panic and fatalities. The summers have transitioned from leisurely periods to times of increasing climate severity, intensifying extreme weather yearly. Despite historical knowledge of heavy rains, cities remain unprepared, highlighting urgent needs for climate mitigation and community safety measures.
The flooding killed more than 130 people, including at least 37 children. The rural terrain of Texas Hill Country, where the fatal flooding occurred, is sloping and steep.
Every summer is getting worse than the last. As the planet gets warmer, severe weather, including flash floods, will only get more intense.
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