Death toll rises Houston

houston - The floods that hit this week, the US city of Houston taken at least nine lives. More than a thousand homes were damaged by the rising waters, authorities said Wednesday.

Monday, fell as much as 45 centimeters of rain in some places. Eight of the nine victims were found in cars in flooded areas.

According to the meteorological department is even more precipitation to. For large parts of the states of Texas, where Houston is located, and Louisiana have issued flood warnings.