Hurricane Beryl Triggers Heat-Related Deaths in Texas

Hurricane Beryl in Texas led to power outages followed by a heatwave, causing misery and fatalities. The combination of hurricanes and heatwaves, exacerbated by climate change, disproportionately affects the vulnerable. Deaths related to lack of electricity and extreme heat continue to rise, with at least 22 fatalities reported. CenterPoint Energy's response to the outages faces scrutiny, prompting investigations at state and local levels. Low-income households are highlighted as particularly at risk during intensifying heatwaves due to power shutoffs.