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Damage caused by high winds and torrential rains in Houston, Texas
High winds of up to 170 mph and torrential rains have caused extensive damage in and around Houston, Texas, U.S. According to local media outlet CNN, the storms have left at least seven people dead and one million homes without power.
Powerful tornadoes and wind gusts
Near Cypress, Harris County, a northwestern suburb of Houston, a powerful tornado touched down with winds reaching up to 140 mph (177 km/h). The tornado quickly struck homes and commercial buildings, causing extensive damage, including shattered windows and collapsed walls. In addition, heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds caused significant infrastructure damage in downtown and the neighboring Baytown area, toppling trees, cranes, and knocking down transmission towers.
Damage across the city
The storm inundated much of the city, causing major disruptions: traffic was paralyzed by flooded roads and overturned vehicles; homes and businesses were flooded, forcing residents to evacuate; many buildings in downtown Houston were damaged; and power was knocked out in some areas, leaving nearly one million homes and businesses without power.
Title: High winds and heavy rain hit Houston, Texas, killing at least seven people and knocking out power to 1 million homes
Figure description:
Images of damaged buildings, downed trees and power lines, and flooded roads and vehicles following high winds and heavy rain in downtown Houston and surrounding areas. Includes rescue crews working and residents evacuating.
Schools and government offices closed
The storm forced the closure of schools in the Houston area. Many school buildings were damaged and were urgently closed to ensure the safety of students. Many government offices were also damaged and temporarily closed for repairs. Houston residents had little time to prepare for the sudden onslaught of the storm, further compounding the damage.
Governor Greg Abbott requests disaster declaration
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked the federal government to declare the areas that were extensively damaged by the storms as disaster areas, which would expedite recovery efforts with federal funding. Governor Abbott has pledged to provide the fullest possible assistance to the people of the affected areas.
The need to recover and rebuild
The Houston area impacted by this storm needs to recover and rebuild quickly. Large-scale work is needed to bring power to areas without power, repair damaged buildings and infrastructure, and provide a range of assistance to ensure residents' safety and restore normal life. This event is a reminder of the need for thorough preparation and response to natural disasters, which are likely to become more frequent and intense due to climate change.
Conclusion
The damage caused by the high winds and heavy rains that hit Houston, Texas is very serious, with at least seven people dead and one million homes without power. We hope that the governor's request for a disaster declaration will allow for rapid recovery and assistance. Thorough preparation and response is essential to prepare for disasters like this, and we need to be vigilant about natural disasters caused by climate change. We wish the people of the Houston area a speedy return to normalcy.
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