Hurricane Harvey taking over Texas

Making its initial landfall in Texas by late Friday night Harvey still strong with the high winds and torrential rains as predicted by meteorologists. Though is weakening but it still strong.

Harvey is currently an active tropical cyclone that already made landfall in Texas as 4 category cyclone. It also reported first major hurricane to make landfall in the US since Wilma in 2005, till now no such storm arrived the US ending record of 12 years. Located roughly 140km east-southeast of Corpus Christi Texas at 2P.M. on Friday.

Tropical cyclone warning and watches for the windward island were issued on August even before six hour Harvey developing. A single is been reported on Saturday in Rockport Texas as search and rescue operation was getting on. It was also reported to expect multiple rainfall disasters over next 5 to 6 days says national hurricane centre. Governor Gerg Abbott said that primary concern remains “dramatic flooding”. He warned Texans to be vigilant and to stay away from rising water noting that it can be far deeper with swifter currents than it may appear. He also added” Turn around don’t drown, don’t risk your life” “the most important thing all Texans can do is to put your life and the protection of your life foremost.”

Houston reported before daybreak on Saturday the lights began to blink and in some area go out, the city largely quiet since Friday evening was almost entirely empty. Rockport seems in the storm’s path took a direct hit showed wide spread damage. Homes and businesses completely destroyed lives disrupted yet any loss of life is not reported because access to tech is limited seeing conditions. Dallas opened a shelter for 500 people around and is ready to open more if the need arises.

President Donald Trump Friday night said “unleash the full force of government help” He even commanded Brock Long and federal emergency management agency for handling the storm. President trump tweeted “you doing a great job the world is watching be safe we are leaving nothing to chance. City, State and federal governments working great together we have fantastic people on the ground got there long before Harvey so far so good.

Flooding is still a serious concern even as the storm been downgraded to a tropical storm, next few days could still result in further damage or harm to residents.