10 killed as storm Harvey continues its rampage across Texas

Harvey hurricane battered Texas for the fourth day today even as more heavy rains were expected to lash the region.The forecast has lowered hopes of relief from the deluge that has submerged homes, turned neighbourhood streets into lakes and killed 10 people. 

The first responders to the catastrophic flooding took to boats to rescue thousands of stranded residents. 

Ten people have died in storm-related incidents. Authorities warned that more than 30,000 people across the region could be forced out from their homes when the skies clear later this week. 

According to the National Weather Service up to three inches of rainfall was expected in eastern Harris, eastern Galveston and eastern Montgomery counties by tomorrow morning. 

Meanwhile, according to CNN Weather Centre, Harvey was gearing up for another landfall tomorrow morning near the



Texas-Louisiana border.Houston, the fourth-largest city in the US and the most populous in Texas, was still conducting emergency operations, with multiple road closures and no access to area hospitals for ambulances. Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 storm, made landfall on Friday night.

UN chief Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the flooding and extensive damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, one of the most destructive storms in US history. The UN Secretary-General's spokesperson said, Mr Guterres is following the developments in Texas with great concern. 

He said, the Secretary-General is saddened by the loss of life and extends his condolences to the Government and people of the United States of America. Mr Guterres, who is currently in the West Asia on an official visit with Israeli and Palestinian authorities, added that his thoughts are with all the victims and the first responders.