Four days after Hurricane Brill, millions of people in Texas are without power

After Hurricane Brill hit the US state of Texas and cut off power to millions of people, it is said that after four days, about 1.3 million homes and businesses in the state are still without power.

In the midst of extreme heat and malfunctioning air conditioners, anger is growing among Texas residents who say the power company should have been more prepared for the current conditions, according to Reuters. Meanwhile, senior care facilities and people who rely on electronic medical devices are most at risk, as power outages continue for many people at least through the weekend.

U.S. President Joe Biden described the situation in Texas as a “catastrophe” on Tuesday and said: “The biggest concern right now is power outages and extreme heat. As you know, heat kills more Americans than any other natural disaster. 

Brill made landfall in Texas on Monday as a Category 1 hurricane. This storm, which turned roads into rivers and uprooted many trees, killed 8 people and cut off electricity for 2.5 million people.

Translator: Zahra Najafi