Flooding in Desert Regions: Risks and Responses

The flooding in Central Texas over the Fourth of July holiday has claimed more than 100 lives and caused widespread destruction across six counties. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with teams from across the country — including California — joining the response. We get on-the-ground updates, hear how rescue operations are going and as extreme weather events become more common, we look at whether this could happen in California.

Guests:

Hayley Smith, reporter focusing on extreme weather, Los Angeles Times

Lucio E Vasquez, breaking news reporter, Texas Newsroom

Greg Porter, senior newsroom meteorologist, San Francisco Chronicle

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