Texans struggle for drinking water as power is being restored, hospitals face resource shortages

Geocolor satellite imagery of a large and historic winter storm covering the eastern third of the United States on February 15, 2021. Credit: NOAA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Millions of people in Texas are facing water shortages as the unprecedented cold front caused pipes to burst and water pressure to fall. Those who have running water are advised to boil their tap water before consumption for safety.

Texan hospitals have seen an increase in patients, especially in their emergency rooms, while facing short water supply and some are forced to transfer patients to other facilities.

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Source: The New York Times

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