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How climate change could have impacted the Texas floods

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The flash floods in Central Texas that have killed more than 100 people and left dozens missing happened quickly, raising the Guadalupe River 26 feet in just 45 minutes. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to explain how climate change impacts severe weather events.

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  • Experts explain the link between climate change and recent severe floods in Central Texas. 6s
  • A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, leading to heavier rainfall events. 38s
  • Direct attribution of this flood to climate change is not yet established, but the event fits expected patterns. 1m 6s
  • Drought conditions can make the ground less absorbent, increasing flood risk during heavy rain. 1m 47s
  • Scientists expect more weather extremes, including both droughts and floods, as the climate warms. 1m 29s
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