(TRUNEWS) The city of Houston is flooded after torrential rains fell over the weekend, covering highways and causing power outages.
“There’s flooding in every part of Houston,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said, according to CNN.
Last spring residents were also flooded, due to days of relentless downpours.
At least five people are dead, mostly due to failure to driving in high waters or ignoring barricades.
Hundreds had to flee their homes. At least 1,000 houses are flooded in Harris County alone. Other evacuations are expected as local bayous are near flood stage. Harris County Judge Ed Emmett has declared the area a disaster, according to KTRK.
Gov. Greg Abbott extended the disaster declaration to nine counties in Texas.
Texas governor Greg Abbott speaks during an interview on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange July 14, 2015. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
More than 200 people had to be rescued near Cypress Creek when waters rose 5.5 feet above flood stage. Military boats and vehicles are assisting, as reported by KHOU. More rain is expected Tuesday.
In total, more than 1200 rescues were made in the area Monday.
“This is the most I have ever seen in the state of Texas,” Governor Greg Abbott said of the rescues at a news conference.
Portions of I-10 and other roads are closed, as are government offices and city and rail services. Houston’s Hobby Airport cancelled 200 flights and many were delayed.
As of Monday afternoon, tens of thousands of people were without power.
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