Catastrophic flooding has hit Houston and south-east Texas as tropical storm Harvey continues to batter the region, with life-threatening floods surging through the state’s most populous city. Concern is also mounting over flooding in neighbouring Louisiana, where the storm is heading.
At least nine people are reported to have been killed in the storm. A family of six was reportedly killed when their van was swept away, and a man also died on Monday night as he tried to swim through the flooding.
Thousands of people have sought emergency shelter from the wind and rains. Officials estimate that 30,000 residents are likely to need shelter. Police, military and coast guard, along with volunteer teams, have taken to boats to try to reach those trapped, with some working through the night.
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