Texas Faces Widespread Power Outages as Hurricane Beryl Hits

Summary:
Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas coast early Monday as a Category 1 storm, causing widespread power outages and flooding in Houston. Over 1 million homes and businesses lost power, and more than 1,000 flights were canceled at Houston’s airports. The storm, which previously caused significant damage in Mexico and the Caribbean, is expected to weaken as it moves inland towards East Texas and beyond. A hurricane warning remains in effect along parts of the Texas coast, with officials urging residents to evacuate and prepare for possible flash flooding and heavy rain. Beryl has already resulted in 11 deaths in the Caribbean and Mexico. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has deployed emergency resources to assist affected areas.