30/08/2017at 09:17

Experts estimate Harvey's damage at USD 42 billion

Hurricane Harvey – a tropical storm which has struck Texas – could prove one of the costliest storms in US history, and could break records for expenses depending on the damage to the energy sector.

BY RITZAU FINANS

When the damage bill from major storm Harvey is tallied up in the US state of Texas, it could be one of the biggest in US history.

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