President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Texas on Saturday as the state struggles with the fallout from a winter storm that killed at least two dozen people and caused widespread blackouts and water shortages.

Biden approves Texas disaster declaration following deadly freeze

US President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Texas which has suffered widespread power blackouts and water shortages during a deep freeze, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said on Saturday.

Biden approves major disaster declaration for Texas

In the latest fallout from a crippling winter storm, more than 14 million Texans on Friday (February 19) had to endure disrupted water service, leaving many longing for a hot shower just as the state's power grid jerked back to life after five days of blackouts.

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Thousands still remain without power and water as icy storms hit Texas the state while Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Thursday that all power generating plants in the state were back online.

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