Houston before and after Tropical Storm Harvey
Houston's interstate highways and major streets are flooded after Tropical Storm Harvey stalled over Southeast Texas. Before and after pictures show the scale of the destruction and flooding.
Downtown Houston before...
Houston's skyline and Interstate 45 before the heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Harvey.
...and after
On this picture, interstate 45 is submerged from the effects of the storm. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) warned the storm would have a major long-term impact.
Valley Rock Drive before...
Quiet Valley Rock Drive before the storm.
...and after
A man waves down a rescue crew as he tries to leave the area after it was inundated. FEMA director Brock Long: "The recovery from this disaster is going to be years."
Theatre District with Bayou Place before...
Theaters, cinemas, Bayou Place and the Aquarium are located in Houston's "Theatre District" in downtown.
...and after
As this picture suggests, buzzing nightlife won't be seen here for quite some time.
Tidwell Road before...
Tidwell Road in northeast Houston before....
...and after
Rescue boats evacuate the street as floodwaters rise. South of the city, an evacuation order has been issued after a levee was breached.
Interstate 69 in Humble, Texas before...
Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump rolled back an order by his predecessor that would have made it easier for storm-ravaged communities to use federal emergency aid to rebuild bridges, roads and other construction so they can better withstand future disasters.
...and after
Interstate 69 is covered by floodwaters from Harvey. Trump's decision is now being questioned, especially with a view to future incidents, as the Texas Gulf Coast and much of Houston under water in the wake of Harvey.