Wafric News - June 14, 2025

San Antonio, Texas – Tragedy struck the city of San Antonio on Thursday as relentless rainfall triggered severe flash flooding, claiming the lives of at least 10 people and leaving several more unaccounted for, according to local authorities.

The flooding, caused by intense downpours that began early Thursday morning, swept through parts of the city with alarming speed. Vehicles were dragged off roads and into creek beds, particularly in low-lying areas, as floodwaters surged through the streets. Local broadcaster KENS5 reported ongoing search operations, with emergency teams from the San Antonio Fire Department actively looking for at least four individuals still missing.

By Friday afternoon, city officials confirmed that the death toll had risen to 10. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg shared a message of sympathy and resilience on social media:

In response to the disaster, emergency services have been working tirelessly. Over 70 water rescues have been carried out since the flooding began, alongside 16 high-water investigations, highlighting the scale of the crisis.

Experts have pointed to a familiar culprit behind the increasing frequency of such extreme weather events—climate change. Scientists continue to warn that human-induced climate change, largely driven by fossil fuel emissions, is intensifying rainfall events and making them more destructive.

This latest flooding in Texas serves as yet another sobering reminder of the growing climate challenges facing communities both in the United States and around the world.


By WafricNews Desk.