Deadly Climate Whiplash in Texas: Floods and Drought Collide

By Douglas McIntyre  •  April 1, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights Texas’ extreme climate crisis. In just two days, record rainfall caused fatal flooding near Austin, while San Antonio battles a severe drought. This climate whiplash—rapid shifts between extreme dry and wet conditions—makes adaptation nearly impossible, posing a growing threat to communities.

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