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See - Sada Elbalad
13 hours ago
- Climate
- See - Sada Elbalad
At Least 10 Dead in Texas Flash Floods
Israa Farhan Severe flooding caused by torrential rains has killed at least ten people in Texas, with the city of San Antonio among the hardest hit, local authorities confirmed Friday. The deluge struck early Thursday, triggering flash floods that swept vehicles off roads and into nearby rivers. Emergency crews have carried out over 70 water rescues so far and are still searching for at least four more potential victims. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg expressed heartfelt condolences, saying the city stands with the grieving families. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
Al Arabiya
a day ago
- Climate
- Al Arabiya
At least 10 dead in flooding in Texas
Flooding from heavy rains in the southern US state of Texas led to at least 10 deaths, officials reported Friday, with several additional people reported missing. Intense downpours hit Thursday morning in the city of San Antonio, Texas, causing flash flooding on roads which pushed vehicles off the streets into a nearby creek bed, according to local broadcaster KENS5. The station reported the San Antonio Fire Department was searching for at least four additional victims. City officials reported the death toll had reached 10 fatalities by Friday afternoon. 'Our hearts are with the families of those we've lost to this week's flash floods and the families who continue searching for their loved ones,' San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said in a post on X. 'I want to personally thank our San Antonio first responders and their families for their sacrifices toward the recovery efforts.' City officials said first responders had conducted over 70 water rescues and 16 high water investigations since the flooding began. Scientists have long warned that climate change driven by man-made fossil fuel emissions is increasing the likelihood, intensity and length of extreme weather events such as torrential rains.
The Guardian
a day ago
- Climate
- The Guardian
San Antonio: at least 11 people killed by floods as crews search for missing
Authorities in San Antonio on Friday said at least 11 people had died in heavy storms and flooding – and that some remain missing. Rescue crews were still searching for missing people following Thursday's downpour as the flooding recedes, San Antonio fire department spokesperson Joe Arrington said. More than a dozen totaled cars were found stuck and overturned in a creek after over 7in (18cm) of rainfall fell in parts of the nation's seventh-largest city. Three of the 11 confirmed dead were between 28 and 55, according to officials. San Antonio officials said the search for the missing was focused on the creek. The vehicles were likely quickly swept off the road by fast-rising waters and that more than 70 water rescues had been made across the city, officials said. 'Our hearts are with the families of those we've lost to this week's flash floods and the families who continue searching for their loved ones,' Mayor Ron Nirenberg said.
Washington Post
a day ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
Deaths in San Antonio rise to 11 and some are still missing after heavy storms, officials say
SAN ANTONIO — Authorities in San Antonio on Friday said the number of people who died in heavy storms and flooding has risen to 11 and that some remain missing. Rescue crews were still searching for missing people following Thursday's downpour as the flooding recedes, San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson Joe Arrington said. More than a dozen totaled cars were found stuck and overturned in a creek after over 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rainfall fell in parts of the nation's seventh-largest city. Three of the 11 confirmed dead were between 28 to 55 years old, according to officials. San Antonio officials said the search for the missing was focused on the creek. The vehicles were likely quickly swept off the road by fast-rising waters and that more than 70 water rescues had been made across the city, officials said. 'Our hearts are with the families of those we've lost to this week's flash floods and the families who continue searching for their loved ones,' Mayor Ron Nirenberg said.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
San Antonio mayor's response to Texas gov. deploying the National Guard
The Democratic mayor of San Antonio criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott for deploying the state's National Guard to the predominantly Hispanic city ahead of immigration protests that, so far, haven't happened. Mayor Ron Nirenberg condemned the move as unnecessary and politically motivated, comparing it to former President Donald Trump's deployment of military forces during protests in Los Angeles — a decision that bypassed local authorities. Unlike LA, the protests in San Antonio haven't yet, and there is no indication from local law enforcement that the Texas National Guard is needed, the Democrat added. 'This has been geared towards theatre and provocation,' Nirenberg told reporters at a press conference Wednesday. Under normal protocol, a mayor would request National Guard assistance from the governor in response to emergencies such as natural disasters or anticipated violence. However, Nirenberg revealed that neither he nor the police department were consulted or informed before the Guard's deployment. 'No, sir — and we didn't receive any advance warning either,' the mayor said. 'We weren't given this information. We had to go looking for it.' Standing alongside the mayor, Police Chief William McManus confirmed that the San Antonio Police Department had not been informed of the Guard's role or numbers and has had no direct communication with Guard leaders — an unusual lack of coordination. 'We are fully prepared for a peaceful demonstration,' McManus said, referring to a planned protest at the Alamo on Wednesday evening and an anti-Trump rally scheduled for Saturday. 'But we are also prepared if it turns violent.' Gov. Greg Abbott previously sent Guard troops to the southern border during President Joe Biden's administration in another controversial decision. In response to questions from the Daily Mail, Abbott's press secretary, Andrew Mahaleris, defended the decision. 'Peaceful protests are part of the fabric of our nation, but Texas will not tolerate the lawlessness we've seen in Los Angeles,' Mahaleris told Daily Mail in emailed statement. 'Anyone engaging in violence or damaging property will be swiftly held accountable.' Recent anti-ICE demonstrations in Austin and Dallas were largely peaceful, though 13 arrests were made in Austin, where three officers were reportedly injured by thrown objects. A fourth officer was injured and spat on while detaining a demonstrator. In San Antonio, the deployment has stirred confusion and frustration. City officials were caught off guard, with the mayor's term set to end next week. Local authorities insist they can manage the protests without state military intervention. 'I have full faith in our San Antonio Police Department and our community to set an example of peaceful protest,' Nirenberg said. 'We must speak out against cruelty, but do so peacefully. That's the most powerful form of opposition.' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests have been quietly taking place for weeks at San Antonio's federal courthouse, targeting migrants complying with court-mandated check-ins.
