Hurricane winds blow out windows of buildings in Houston, 7 dead
According to foreign media reports, torrential rain and winds of 177 kilometers per hour blew out windows of buildings, uprooted many trees, and damaged houses and vehicles in Houston on Thursday.
According to officials, seven people were killed in various accidents on Thursday and Friday, mostly due to falling trees and power lines and lightning strikes. A 57-year-old man died trying to move a downed power pole, while another man, who needed oxygen, died after being electrocuted.
According to reports, 700,000 people are without power in South Texas, with local officials saying residents in the affected area will be without power for weeks after Thursday's storm. During the storm, the administration instructed the citizens to stay indoors. After wreaking havoc in Houston, the storm has moved toward neighboring Louisiana with flood warnings for the Gulf Coast.