Guest Yahoo! News Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 [attach=full]22461[/attach]By Lisa Maria Garza and Jim Forsyth DALLAS/SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Sunshine and drier weather were forecast for most of flood-weary Texas after days of heavy rain, giving swollen rivers a chance to recede and relief workers and residents time to assess the damage and start a massive clean-up, officials said on Sunday. Severe flooding has killed at least 25 people and prompted U.S. President Barack Obama to declare a disaster in the state, which endured record rainfall in May. Flooding this week turned streets into rivers, ripped homes off foundations, swept away thousands of vehicles and trapped people in their cars and houses. "We should dry out and have nice weather for the first time in about a month," said National Weather Service forecaster Rich Thompson. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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