Authorities in the US brace for floods and power outages as Hurricane Nicholas batters Texas and Louisiana
Heavy rains fell across the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana as tropical storm Nicholas strengthened into a hurricane and made landfall in Texas, bringing the threat of widespread flooding, power outages and storm surges.
Nicholas strengthened to a hurricane on Monday, with meteorologists warning of dangerous levels of rainfall. US President Joe Biden declared an emergency for Louisiana and ordered federal assistance to supplement local response efforts due to conditions resulting from Nicholas, the White House said. Having a very hard time sleeping. This wind is crazy in Lake Jackson/Freeport area — at times I feel the building move. Stay safe, all 🙏🏽.
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