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.
Overview
- 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.