Some Houstonians are sleeping in cars and selling valuables to survive power outages after Hurricane Beryl
How many Houstonians are currently without electricity?
As of Friday afternoon, more than 800,000 customers in Houston remained without power and electricity, more than four days after Hurricane Beryl flooded streets and left over two million people without running air conditioning. The sweltering heat has caused frustration among residents, who have directed their anger towards local utility company CenterPoint Energy.
What was the impact of Hurricane Beryl on Texas?
Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 storm, causing at least 11 deaths due to strong winds and heavy rainfall2. The storm led to flooding, power outages, and damage to infrastructure. Over 2.7 million people near the Gulf Coast, primarily in the Houston metropolitan area, suffered from prolonged power outages during high temperatures and humidity2. The storm also resulted in significant disruptions to flights, businesses, and daily life in the affected areas.