Torrential rain in Texas resulted in severe flooding, claiming 135 lives, including 107 in Kerr County. Factors contributing to this disaster include climate change-driven downpours, insufficient warning systems, and construction in flood-prone areas. This situation could mirror catastrophes across all states due to similar risks. With millions of structures in FEMA-designated flood zones, the issue of building in vulnerable locales remains a significant concern. Prominent figures emphasize the need for action to mitigate these risks and prevent future tragedies like that of Kerr County.
The country watched in horror as torrential rain drenched Texas earlier this month, sweeping at least 135 people to their death, including 107 in Kerr County.
As details of the tragedy have come into focus, the list of contributing factors has grown, including sudden downpours driven by climate change and rampant building in flood-prone areas.
We keep building in areas prone to flooding, with 7.9 million homes in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas, indicating a significant risk across the country.
'Kerr County is an extreme example of what's happening everywhere,' said Robert Freudenberg. 'People are at risk because of it, and there's more that we need to be doing.'
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