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29 Aug 2017

Tropical Storm Harvey: Houston struggles to handle flood levels

President Trump has flown into a devastated Texas tonight as Tropical Storm Harvey pummels the region for yet another day – with more torrential rain still to come.

A pair of dams which protect parts of Houston from floodwaters have begun overflowing: while vast ‘megashelters’ are being prepared for the tens of thousands who’ve fled their homes.