Devastating flash floods leave more than a dozen dead
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The death toll from heavy rains that inundated parts of San Antonio has risen to 13, and all those missing have been found, authorities said Saturday. More than 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain fell over a span of hours on Thursday,
This week in South Texas is expected to be much drier as a ridge of high atmospheric pressure moves into West Texas for a day or two.
"Developing in one part of the city can change the flood risk in another part of the city because of these drainage networks. All parts of cities are interconnected," explained Dr. Ali Mostafavi, a professor of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University. "The drainage capacity is always behind the development."
Matthew Angel Tufono had just celebrated his 51st birthday with loved ones. Hours later on his way to work, he became trapped in the chaos of rushing floodwaters.
The flash floods that swept San Antonio early Thursday killed thirteen people, and all but one of the victims has been identified.
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