Louisiana and Texas under heavy rain and floods

TEXAS.- Flash floods in Louisiana and Texas, but also Oklahoma and Arkansas, happened on Tuesday due to the heavy rain conditions in the area.

Louisiana was the most affected by the floods, news agencies reported.

More than 30 million inhabitants were under vigilance due to the high risk of flooding.

At the Southeast, in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the rescue officers are using boats to transport the civilians picked from apartments and structures affected by floodings.

More than 250 people have been evacuated and transferred to secure areas.

Sharon Weston Broome, city mayor in Baton Rouge, released a declaratory of emergency.

Flash flood emergencies in Louisiana while double-digit rainfall deluges Texas
Lake Charles, ravaged by two hurricanes last year, had its third wettest day on record Monday. More excessive rain is forecast. https://t.co/sH1uPNm97l

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Also, more than 50 roads were affected by floods; businesses, homes, and vehicles too.

Flooding problems were also reported in Southeast Texas and Jefferson County at the Southwest of Louisiana, including Lake Charles.