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Hurricane Harvey

Trump's suggestion to stop hurricanes: Dropping nuclear bombs on them

The White House declined to comment, but a senior administration official said Trump's objective is not bad

Trump's suggestion to stop hurricanes: Dropping nuclear bombs on them
Updated On : 26 Aug 2019 | 7:00 AM IST

Harvey heroes: US lauds Indian-Americans for opening homes to victims

There are many uplifting stories of those who grabbed their personal boats and set out in the waters to rescue individuals

Harvey heroes: US lauds Indian-Americans for opening homes to victims
Updated On : 29 Sep 2017 | 12:29 PM IST

Indian-Americans play key role in post-Harvey relief, aim to raise $1 mn

As families start to move back into houses, over 800 volunteers of Indian NGOs helped those affected

Indian-Americans play key role in post-Harvey relief, aim to raise $1 mn
Updated On : 11 Sep 2017 | 10:56 AM IST

Up to $30 bn in insured damages from Hurricane Harvey

The evaluation of losses is complex due to the prevalence of flooding

Up to $30 bn in insured damages from Hurricane Harvey
Updated On : 11 Sep 2017 | 2:22 AM IST

Indian-Americans to raise $1 mn for Hurricane Harvey relief operations

The Indian-American community in Houston met at the Indian Consulate

Indian-Americans to raise $1 mn for Hurricane Harvey relief operations
Updated On : 09 Sep 2017 | 12:21 PM IST

Donald Trump signs $15.25 bn relief package for Hurricane Harvey victims

Harvey made landfall in southern Texas on August 25 as a Category 4 hurricane

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Updated On : 09 Sep 2017 | 11:21 AM IST
Updated On : 05 Sep 2017 | 11:07 PM IST

What Harvey victims can learn from Hurricane Katrina as rebuilding begins

Home debt decreased by about $12,000 for the most-flooded residents after Katrina

What Harvey victims can learn from Hurricane Katrina as rebuilding begins
Updated On : 05 Sep 2017 | 9:42 AM IST

What Hurricane Harvey says about risk, climate and resilience

As atmospheric scientists in Texas, we already know the hazards are real

What Hurricane Harvey says about risk, climate and resilience
Updated On : 04 Sep 2017 | 9:21 AM IST

Photos: Trump hugs children, serves food in Houston as city fights back

Trump asked Congress late on Friday for an initial $7.85 billion for hurricane recovery efforts

Photos: Trump hugs children, serves food in Houston as city fights back
Updated On : 03 Sep 2017 | 10:12 AM IST

Hurricane Harvey: Trump to make second visit to Texas to meet survivors

Trump and his wife Melania departed from Andrews Air Force Base outside the US capital

Hurricane Harvey: Trump to make second visit to Texas to meet survivors
Updated On : 02 Sep 2017 | 9:15 PM IST

Hurricane Harvey: Dell, Samsung, other corps donate $170 mln for relief

More than 185,000 homes were damaged and 9,000 destroyed

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2017 | 1:12 PM IST

Donald Trump asks for $7.9 bn down payment for Harvey relief

Republican leaders are already making plans to use the aid package

Donald Trump asks for $7.9 bn down payment for Harvey relief
Updated On : 02 Sep 2017 | 10:09 AM IST

Hurricane Harvey: Car owners flooded insurers with claims

For insurers, the losses will affect some more than others

Hurricane Harvey: Car owners flooded insurers with claims
Updated On : 02 Sep 2017 | 3:13 AM IST

Hurricane Harvey aftermath: Rescue ops intensify as death toll climbs to 47

Authorities are searching for survivors and have made helicopter rescues from rooftops

Hurricane Harvey aftermath: Rescue ops intensify as death toll climbs to 47
Updated On : 01 Sep 2017 | 1:48 PM IST

Hurricane Harvey: During crisis, Houston looks to its business leaders

The donations announced for Harvey relief are generous by the standards of corporate philanthropy

Hurricane Harvey: During crisis, Houston looks to its business leaders
Updated On : 01 Sep 2017 | 1:46 AM IST

Harvey costliest natural disaster in US history at $160 bn, toll climbs

Harvey has brought the heaviest rainfall in US history

Harvey costliest natural disaster in US history at $160 bn, toll climbs
Updated On : 31 Aug 2017 | 4:22 PM IST

Hurricane Harvey: Texas chemical plant set to explode after loss of power

The senior management of the firm that runs the plant said there was no way to prevent the explosion

Hurricane Harvey: Texas chemical plant set to explode after loss of power
Updated On : 31 Aug 2017 | 1:53 PM IST

Hurricane Harvey: How NASA is assisting relief efforts in Texas

NASA is providing analysis of satellite imagery, output products and other decision-support aids

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Updated On : 31 Aug 2017 | 12:14 PM IST

Hurricane Harvey: Toll touches 37; flood receding from Houston

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said authorities have received 60,000 to 70,000 calls for help

Hurricane Harvey: Toll touches 37; flood receding from Houston
Updated On : 31 Aug 2017 | 11:06 AM IST