Hatim Sharif
Hatim Sharif is a hydrologist and civil engineer at the University of Texas at San Antonio, known for his expertise in flood-related research. His studies have highlighted the alarming flood death toll in Texas, emphasizing the state's vulnerability to flash flooding. Recently, he commented on the need for improved data collection and early warning systems following severe flash floods in Texas's Hill Country, advocating for better preparedness and mitigation strategies in flood-prone areas.
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Hatim Sharif is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas who discussed the impact of flooding in Texas.
“Dondequiera se cuecen habas” I
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-13
Hatim Sharif is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio who discussed the importance of public education on extreme weather.
In Flash Flood Hotspots Like Texas, Many Federal Meteorologist Positions Remain Unfilled
United States· 2025-07-11
Hatim Sharif compared the amount of water released in Kerr County to that of Niagara Falls in a day.
Au Texas, de vastes masses d’air chaud et humide et une sécheresse extrême ont débouché sur des inondations catastrophiques
France· 2025-07-09
Hatim Sharif is a hydrologist at the University of Texas in San Antonio who explains the factors contributing to flooding in Texas.
Inundaciones en Texas: ¿por qué el ‘callejón de las tormentas’ cobró tantas vidas?
Costa Rica· 2025-07-08
Hatim Sharif is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas who analyzed flood data in Texas.
Por qué fueron tan letales y otras 3 preguntas sobre las inundaciones en Texas que dejaron más de 80 muertos y decenas de desaparecidos
Panama· 2025-07-07
Hatim Sharif is a flood expert with the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Why flash floods are so common – and deadly – in Texas’s Hill Country
Canada· 2025-07-07
