According to the latest data, the element killed 82 people. As reported on Friday morning, September 15, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, information that all these deaths are related to the effects of the hurricane, still need to confirm the local authorities.
At the same time, the governor noted that more than five thousand people still remain in shelters, as their houses are destroyed.
Restoration of homes and infrastructure state authorities are working with the government.
Earlier, US authorities said that deaths were registered in 13 districts of the state. The largest number of victims in Harris County, where at least 30 people were killed because of Hurricane Harvey.
As reported URA-Inform, US President Donald Trump has already signed a budget bill to allocate funds for the fight against the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.