Hurricane Harvey continues to disrupt normal life in Houston
As Hurricane Harvey continues to bring rain and gust to Houston, more and more people volunteer to evacuate, thereby, forcing the government to open up more shelters in the nearby areas.
Shelters across the Greater Houston area have accommodated some 5,000 people thus far, and experts estimate there will be 30,000 more to be sheltered.
The administrator of the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency on Sunday announced it may take several years for Texas to recover from the disaster brought upon by the hurricane.
The hurricane triggered rainstorm has brought record rainfall to Houston, submerging buildings and vehicles in most areas, as well as trapping local residents.
According to the meteorological department forecast, maximum rainfall might have reached over 1,200 mm in some areas.
While many shops continue to remain shut in the city, there are a few which are still operational. Barring a few, most gas stations on highway number 6 are out of gas. People are recommended to avoid venturing outside until situation improves.
Since 1960s, Houston has become the region with most deaths and property losses because of severe flooding.
Global warming followed by a rise in sea-level may be the culprit behind such devastating floods and tropical storms, according to study.
Category-4 Hurricane Harvey made its landfall Friday night on the coastal area of Texas. It was later downgraded to a tropical storm. Torrential rain has brought havoc in the coastal area as well as Great Houston. Many roads in and out of Houston have been closed due to flooded roads.
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