(Baonghean.vn) - Climate change often causes extreme weather events, seriously affecting people's lives. Since April 2016, heavy rains have continuously occurred across the state of Texas, leading to severe flooding in many cities, and most recently, on May 31, flooding occurred in the city of Richmond.
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| The wall was severely damaged after the terrible flood in Houston on April 18. This is the third consecutive year that the city has witnessed serious flooding, causing much damage to the lives of the people here. Photo: AP |
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| Anthony Perry, a resident of the Rio Vista neighborhood in Richmond, Texas, had to row a boat on Escambia Way Drive in front of his house due to flooding on May 31. Photo: AP |
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| Alejandra Ventura lifts her dog out of the water as the Brazos River overflows and causes flooding in Richmond, Texas, on May 31. Photo: AP |
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| Rosenberg firefighters use a canoe to survey damage along the banks of the Brazos River after flooding submerged homes and vehicles in Richmond, Texas, on May 31. Photo: AP |
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| Previously, flooding also occurred in Magnolia, Texas on May 27, turning many streets into rivers. Photo: AP |
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| Heavy rains continued to fall in Magnolia, Texas on May 27, causing many vehicles to be submerged in water. Photo: AP |
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| Further, on April 18, flooding occurred in the Greenspoint area of Houston, forcing many residents to evacuate. Photo: AP |
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| Rescue workers used lifeboats to evacuate elderly people and children from flood-affected areas in Houston on April 18. Photo: AP |
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| The wall was severely damaged after the terrible flood in Houston on April 18. This is the third consecutive year that the city has witnessed serious flooding, causing much damage to the lives of the people here. Photo: AP |
Thanh Hien
(According to ABC News)
