How climate change made Texas flooding more violent
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CNN’s Bill Weir reports from the ruins of Camp Mystic in Texas, where deadly floods have claimed at least 27 lives. Weir explains how climate change is making flooding more extreme and common.
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- Camp Mystic, Texas, suffered severe flood damage, with personal belongings and structures destroyed.
- Flooding in the region has historically been dangerous, but rising global temperatures are making events more violent. 30s
- Traditional FEMA floodplain maps may underestimate the number of buildings at risk, as they do not account for flash flooding. 49s
- Newer assessments, like those from the First Street Foundation, suggest double the number of Americans are at risk from flooding. 1m 1s
- The risk of flash flooding extends beyond Texas to urban areas nationwide, affecting people in vulnerable housing. 1m 11s