Beryl leaves 4 dead and blackouts as she passes through Texas (PHOTOS)
Is Beryl still a threat? Learn about the damage and impact of Hurricane Beryl in Texas, leaving two dead and flooding.
Publicado el 09/07/2024 a las 14:00
- Beryl causes damage and deaths in Texas.
- Downgraded to a tropical storm.
- Is it still dangerous?
The passage of Tropical Storm Beryl through Texas left at least 4 dead and caused a massive blackout, affecting more than 2 million people, according to various authorities on Monday.
Beryl was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm early Monday morning, after landing in the southeast of the state on Sunday.
As a tropical storm, it will continue to move towards the center of the country and the Great Lakes area, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
The storm is expected to continue weakening, but the NWS still warned that there is a possibility of flooding throughout the state and along the coasts.
BERYL LEAVES A DEATH TOLL AND BLACKOUTS
In turn, the NWS issued tornado warnings in eastern Texas and western Louisiana.
In the Houston area, the most populated city in the state and one of the most affected by the storm, authorities reported a total of four deaths this afternoon.
The state’s lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick, said more than 2.7 million people are without electricity and indicated that it will take «several days» to restore service.
The electric company CenterPoint Energy, which provides services to the city, indicated that Beryl affected its customers “more than expected.”
Including Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay, according to the United States National Hurricane Center (NHC).
The core of Beryl made landfall this Monday as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda and maintains the threat with strong winds and flash flooding.
The system is located 30 kilometers (20 miles) west-northwest of Houston, according to the most recent NHC bulletin and EFE reported.
BERYL CAUSES DAMAGE WHILE PASSING THROUGH TEXAS
Early Monday morning, Hurricane Beryl hit the state of Texas hard, bringing with it heavy rains and devastating winds.
It was announced that the storm left two million homes and businesses without power, flooded streets and caused significant damage to infrastructure.
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Lifeguards, amid the adverse conditions, rushed to rescue residents trapped by rising waters.
At least two deaths were reported as a direct result of the storm, The Associated Press confirmed .
Two people lost their lives due to trees falling on their homes: a man in the suburb of Humble and a woman in Harris County.
Constable County Officer Mark Herman reported hundreds of trees down, causing damage to vehicles and homes.
Police in the suburb of Rosenberg urged residents to avoid going out onto the streets due to the dangers of water and fallen trees.
One of the suburb’s rescue vehicles was hit by a tree during a rescue operation, the agency reported.In Galveston, video footage showed significant street flooding, and a flash flood warning remained in effect in Houston for most of the morning.
The city of Houston, the fourth largest in the United States, was particularly affected by flooding.
After suffering intense storms in recent months, the city once again faced flood warnings.
Streets began to quickly flood, and residents once again found themselves battling rising water.
WITHOUT ENERGY!
CenterPoint Energy, Houston’s energy provider, reported that two million homes and businesses were without power shortly after the storm made landfall.
Flood warnings extended along the Texas coast, where storm surge pushed water onto land, exacerbated by continued heavy rain.
Texas authorities warned people along the coast to prepare for possible flooding and strong winds, AP reported .
Voluntary evacuations were requested in low-lying areas and camping on the beach was prohibited. Residents and tourists were urged to leave risk areas.
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