West Virginia flooding has resulted in 25 deaths and left hundreds homeless In some areas 250 millimetres of rain was reported. There was also flooding in Texas, and flood watches spread to Louisiana, Mississippi. Some counties will receive federal assistance after the worst flooding in more than a century. U.S. President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster for West Virginia. He also ordered federal aid to affected individuals for temporary housing, repairs and other programs. A state of emergency has been declared in 44 of 55 counties. 200 members of the West Virginia National Guard are helping rescue efforts. About 32,000 homes and businesses are without power. , Texas river flooding forced evacuations also and, claimed 6 lives. Please Pray for the affected families.
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