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Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Michael 2018
Environment
Warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico raise alarm as US storm season approaches
Widespread flooding submerged Interstate Highway 45 in Houston. Hurricane Harvey dropped up to 61 inches of rain on parts of Texas and Louisiana, Aug. 27, 2017.
Climate Change
A solid red Texas district could turn blue — and climate change may be a factor
flooded streets in houston after hurricane harvey
Climate Change
If you shelter in place during a disaster, be ready for challenges after the storm
Soldiers of the Puerto Rico National Guard and volunteers of the Puerto Rico State Guard clear a road at Punta Santiago in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Scenes of utter devastation were found throughout the island after Hurricane Maria hit last September.
Report: FEMA wasn’t ready for Hurricane Maria, destruction in Puerto Rico
Couple in a boat in flood waters
Environment
Scientists pinpoint link between climate change and Hurricane Harvey’s record rainfall
Flooded Houston
Economics
Human trafficking is a hidden aftermath of natural disasters
Hurricane Harvey flooding
Science
Experts say US must do more flood mitigation to prevent future disasters
Sonia Saldaña in front of her home in Houston's Kashmere Gardens neighborhood, hit hard by Hurricane Harvey.
Global Politics
Immigrants face impossible choices in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
A rescue helicopter hovers in the background as an elderly woman and her poodle use an air mattress to float above flood waters from Tropical Storm Harvey while waiting to be rescued from Scarsdale Boulevard in Houston, Texas, U.S.
Environment
The Dutch have advice on how Houston can plan for future flooding events
Ethan holds his 2-year-old daughter Zella as they walk through flood waters from Tropical Storm Harvey in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on August 29, 2017.
Environment
Louisiana braces for heavy winds and rain as Harvey strikes again
Hundreds of people are gathered in a room. Some are seated at tables and have water bottles, some pillow or blankets with them. A large screen is set up to broadcast news about Tropical Storm Harvey.
Justice
A looming immigration law is hurting Houston’s ability to help undocumented residents in wake of Harvey
Evacuee Pete Quintana Jr. is wrapped in a blanket at the George R. Brown Convention Center after Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas, Aug. 28, 2017.
Justice
How to help after Harvey: These groups are providing relief to Texans affected by catastrophic flooding
Isiah Courtney carries his dog Bruce through flood waters from Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston.
Environment
Trump to visit storm-ravaged Texas as more rain threatens
Interstate highway 45 is submerged from the effects of Hurricane Harvey.
Global Politics
Mexican officials ignore Trump’s disparaging tweets and reach out a hand to Texas
A young child takes refuge from Hurricane Harvey and plays with toys at a downtown church playroom.
Global Politics
With Harvey approaching, ICE left 50 immigrant women and children stranded at a bus station
A stranded motorist escapes floodwaters on Interstate 225 after Hurricane Harvey inundated the Texas Gulf coast with rain causing mass flooding in Houston.
Environment
Houston struggles with massive flooding and more rain in the forecast
hurricane approaching land
Environment
Is climate change making hurricanes worse?