Beryl causes serious storm surge and flooding in Texas

A category one hurricane made landfall near Matagorda Beach, Texas, causing significant damage and power outages. Houston experienced severe conditions, with flights grounded and widespread power loss. The storm has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but risks remain, including flooding and debris hazards. Emergency services are responding, and residents are advised to stay put. The storm has caused at least one fatality and significant infrastructure damage.

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