Texas Counties Issue Evacuation Orders Amid Severe Flooding

Residents in Harris and Polk Counties face mandatory evacuations as rivers overflow, with major flooding expected to persist.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued mandatory evacuation orders for areas near Lake Houston due to rising river levels.
Polk County faces prolonged evacuations after heavy rains caused the Trinity River to overflow, impacting local communities.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster in 29 counties, mobilizing state resources to assist with flood response.
Meteorologists warn of continued severe weather, with more rainfall expected to exacerbate the flooding situation.
Evacuation centers have been established in affected areas, providing shelter for those displaced by the floods.