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Fact Check: Elon Musk Says His Houston Flood Tunnel Idea Will Work. Experts Say that’s Misleading

Engineering experts say smaller tunnels proposed by The Boring Company could move less than one-fifth the water of larger alternatives, raising concerns about flood protection effectiveness.

Musk said his proposal to build tunnels to address Houston's chronic flooding woes would work, after an investigation raised questions about the plan's effectiveness. But experts say his plan has key technical and logistical challenges.

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KUT broke the news in Austin, United States on Friday, September 12, 2025.
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