Tuesday, April 19, 2016

5 dead in historic Houston floods – and more heavy rain is predicted

Five people died in historic Houston floods yesterday after a month's worth of rain fell in just one hour - as more heavy rain is predicted today.

Hundreds of residents had to be evacuated from their homes across Harris County this morning as floodwaters continue to rise after flash floods caused chaos in Texas on Monday when a month's worth of rain fell in just one hour.

The National Weather Service is now warning that there is a 50 percent chance of more rain falling on the Houston area Tuesday and has issued a flash flood watch through Wednesday morning .... http://www.dailymail.co.uk