Houston Thunderstorms Cause Widespread Damage and Four Deaths

SOURCE www.npr.org
Houston is reeling after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds knocked out electricity to nearly 1 million homes and businesses, causing widespread damage and resulting in four deaths. The storm brought extreme winds of up to 100 miles per hour, causing considerable damage throughout the region, with fallen trees, downed power lines, and structural damage to buildings. Houston has been hit by extreme weather twice in the last two weeks, with recent severe flooding as well.

Key Points

  • Extreme winds of up to 100 miles per hour caused significant damage in downtown Houston.
  • Fallen trees and downed power lines were among the aftermath of the storm.
  • Houston has faced extreme weather twice in the last two weeks, including severe flooding in some areas.

Pros

  • City officials are cautioning patience and warning that restoration of power and normalcy could take weeks, not days.
  • Additional state and federal resources are being directed to Houston to aid in recovery efforts.

Cons

  • Over 700,000 people are still without power in the aftermath of the storm.
  • Four individuals lost their lives as a result of the extreme weather.