Texas floods: How geography, climate and policy failures collided

Washington (AFP) July 8, 2025

"There's no such thing as a natural disaster," geographers like to say - a reminder that human choices turn hazards into tragedies. The Texas flash floods this weekend that left more than a hundred dead, including many children, offer a stark illustration. Here is a look at the intertwined forces that amplified this storm's impact. - 'Flash Flood Alley' - Texas's Hill Country s