The Tribune

AFTER a briefing with Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield, Honorary Consul to Houston Lynden Rose reported Saturday that all Bahamians he had been in contact with have relayed to him that they are safe and secure in the wake of the onslaught of Hurricane Harvey across Texas.

According to the US National Weather Service, Hurricane Harvey made landfall on Texas Friday night as a category four storm. As of press time, it had been downgraded to a tropical storm, however, it has the potential to produce 15-25 inches of rain over the state and dump as much as 40 inches of rain over isolated areas of Texas, bringing the possibility of life-threatening flooding.

American news agency CNN reported that more than 1,000 people were rescued overnight Saturday from record flooding in the area. At least two people are confirmed dead and officials expect that number to rise.

Mr Rose said that he will continue to brief Mr Henfield and the ministry throughout the upcoming days, in order to report on any impact to Bahamians in Texas and nearby states.

He also urged others who may find themselves in need of assistance or distress in the upcoming days to make contact with him through the avenues he has already provided them.