Houston Storm: At least 7 dead, thousands remain without power

The widespread destruction of Thursday's storms brought much of Houston to a standstill.

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By Chayanika Das
Published on May 19, 2024 12:04 pm IST 8 Photos
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At least seven people were killed in severe weather that battered Houston, the fourth-largest city in the US. The city was struck by heavy rain and winds reaching up to 100 miles (160 kilometers) per hour on Thursday, resulting in downtown streets being strewn with glass from blown-out windows.(REUTERS)
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Thunderstorms and hurricane-force winds tore through the city, decimating the facade of one brick building and leaving streets strewn with trees, debris, and shattered glass.(REUTERS)
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More than a half-million homes and businesses in Texas remained without electricity by midday Saturday, according to PowerOutage.us. (REUTERS)

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A landscaper saws a fallen tree into smaller pieces while cleaning debris after a severe storm caused widespread damage in Houston, Texas, U.S.(REUTERS)
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Another 21,000 customers were also without power in Louisiana, where strong winds and a suspected tornado hit.(REUTERS)

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