Hurricane Harvey Hits Texas with Devastating Force

The powerful Hurricane Harvey has intensified and reached the state of Texas. The National Hurricane Center has announced that this severe storm, rated at category four, made landfall in the port city of Corpus Christi at 10 PM local time on Friday. According to reports, Hurricane Harvey is sweeping across the Texas coast at a speed of 215 kilometers per hour. Reports indicate that the storm has caused damage in the city of Rockport and several injuries have been reported. According to the Associated Press, Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, warned on Friday evening that this 'devastating' storm could lead to a 'major disaster.' He compared Hurricane Harvey to Hurricane Katrina in 2005. A spokesperson for the National Hurricane Center also stated that this storm will impact the lives of millions of people. He urged those in the path of the storm to heed warnings and for citizens in the potential impact zone of Hurricane Harvey to take instructions seriously. According to this report, eight million people live in the path of this storm. The Associated Press reports that the storm is expected to bring torrential rains, with areas in Texas and Louisiana receiving up to 90 centimeters of rain. According to this report, rain is likely to continue in these areas for up to five days, effectively paralyzing parts of Texas. Reports indicate that thousands of residents of Corpus Christi have evacuated the city. Meteorological officials say that strong winds are currently blowing along the Texas coast. Hurricane Harvey is reminiscent of the deadly Hurricane Katrina, which swept through the southern U.S. in 2005 and caused extensive damage to the predominantly impoverished area of New Orleans.