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    Houston Battles to Rescue Residents From Rising Floodwaters

    Local authorities are urging residents to seek shelter on their roofs, if necessary.
    by Krishnadev Calamur Aug 27, 2017 2 minutes
    Source: Nick Oxford / Reuters

    Updated at 12:27 p.m.

    Authorities in Harris County, Texas, urged residents to seek refuge on their roofs as many parts of the county were inundated by flooding caused by tropical storm Harvey, and the National Weather Service called the event “unprecedented … & beyond anything experienced.”

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