China News Service, September 21. According to a report by the Overseas Chinese News Network, tropical storm Beta moved to the southern states of Texas and Louisiana on the 20th, and the authorities are expected to bring more rainfall to parts of the United States.
In Galveston, Texas, due to the low terrain here, officials advised people to prepare supplies in case the roads are flooded and cannot go out to purchase.
The National Weather Service said on the 20th that although "Beta" may bring about 50 cm of rain to parts of Texas and Louisiana in the next few days, it is not expected to reach hurricane intensity again.
"Beta" is expected to make landfall in the northern part of the Texas section of the Gulf of Mexico on the evening of the 21st or early on the 22nd. Rainfall will still be the biggest threat to the local people.
According to reports, officials in Galveston, a low-lying area, are not expected to issue a mandatory evacuation order, but they advise people to prepare supplies in case the road is flooded and have to stay at home for a few days.
It is said that rainfall in this coastal city about 80 kilometers south of Houston can reach approximately 38 cm.
Galveston has approximately 50,000 residents.
In 2008, Hurricane Ike severely hit the city, causing about 30 billion U.S. dollars in damage.
In Victoria County, about 193 kilometers southwest of Houston, officials asked residents to prepare for rains of 25 to 38 cm.
According to reports, "Beta" is expected to bring heavy downpours to southwestern Louisiana. Three weeks ago, Hurricane Laura hit the area.
Meteorologist Jones of the US National Weather Service's Lake Charles office in Louisiana said that more than 41,000 homes and businesses still have no electricity, and "beta" may increase that number.