US President Joe Biden expressed deep concern on Tuesday for the people of Texas, who are enduring the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl. He assured the nation that the federal government would provide all necessary resources to support recovery efforts.

Federal Support and First Responders

President Biden highlighted that the US Coast Guard and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are prepared to assist local response efforts. He also extended his gratitude to the first responders who are on the front lines, managing the crisis. "Jill and I are keeping everyone impacted by Hurricane Beryl in our prayers, including the lives tragically lost," Biden posted on X (formerly Twitter). "Today, I called Houston Mayor John Whitmire and told him my Administration will make sure Texans have the resources they need to get through the storm now and to recover moving forward."

Storm Impact and Power Outages

The powerful tropical storm has caused widespread destruction in Texas, leaving millions without power. According to poweroutage.us, approximately 2.6 million customers in Texas were without electricity as of Monday night, with additional outages reported in Louisiana.

Loss of Life and Damage

Hurricane Beryl has been deadly, causing at least 10 deaths in the Caribbean and further fatalities in the United States. Officials reported that seven people had died in Texas's Harris and Montgomery counties, and one more death was confirmed in neighboring Louisiana.

Storm's Path and Intensity

The storm made landfall near Matagorda on Monday as a Category 1 hurricane, bringing strong winds and flooding. As a result, schools, businesses, and financial institutions remain closed. Hurricane Beryl initially formed as a tropical depression on June 28, 2024, and rapidly intensified into a hurricane within 24 hours. It quickly escalated to a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane within the next day, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Climate Change and Storm Intensification

This rapid intensification is part of a concerning trend linked to human-induced climate change. Climate.gov reports that the rapid intensification of tropical cyclones is expected to increase globally.

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