The governor of Texas sent National Guard troops into Houston today as torrential rainfall flooded homes and highways. Forecasters say ten inches of rain fell in just a few hours.

• 由于连日暴雨导致房屋和高速公路被淹，德克萨斯州州长已派遣国民警卫队部队今天进驻休斯敦。气象预报员说，几小时内雨量就达十英寸。