US President Joe Biden has approved the declaration of a major disaster in Texas, which has suffered massive blackouts from winter storms and cold waves.
Local media predicted that the move will expedite federal funding to recover from Texas damage, including temporary shelters for the victims, home repair costs, and low-interest loans.
In Texas, the nation's largest oil and gas producer, power outages occur due to an abnormal climate, factories are shut down, and nearly half of the residents are unable to access water.
More than 195,000 households are not receiving power, even when the power plant has been restarted.
More than 60 people were killed across the country in the cold wave, and more than 20 people died in Texas alone.
President Biden is said to be considering a direct visit to Texas to check the disaster response situation.
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