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By Views and News Desk
With more heavy rain forecast to pound several Texas areas, rescuers worked through floodwaters to evacuate the stranded residents to safety in Houston – which has been hit hardest in the unfolding Hurricane Harvey.
Reports put the death toll at 30 and more than 100,000 people were without power in Houston, while water reservoirs overflowing with torrential rains posed the danger of breached levees.
Some areas might still be buffeted with more than 50 inches of rain, The Hill reported Tuesday.
President Donald Trump traveled to Texas to get an update on rescue efforts and reassure the victims of the government’s support. He visited Corpus Christi and Austin.
Texas Governor Gregg Abbott has led one of the largest rescue efforts with 12,000 of the National Guard troops working.
According to the White House 8,600 federal employees are already on the ground while Pentagon is preparing to send thousands of additional troops.
According to The New York Times, the Houston Police Department says it has saved more than 3,500 people.
The tropical storm has battered some parts of Houston with more than 40 inches of rain.
Houston Police confirmed death of Sgt. Steve Perez, 60, who left for work early Sunday morning but drowned before he could make it to his duty station.
According to National Weather Service so far 20 inches of rain has fallen in southern Louisiana as Harvey moves to the state.
Beginning Tuesday, Houston’s mayor has imposed a curfew from midnight to 5 a.m. until further orders.
