Trump hails hurricane relief efforts as he visits Texas

September 03, 2017 20:45

US President Donald Trump has praised the relief response to Hurricane Harvey on his second visit to flood-hit states.

"Things are working out well," he said of the efforts, as he and wife Melania met victims and volunteers in Texas.

"As tough as this was, it's been a wonderful thing," he added. "I think even for the country to watch and for the world to watch."

The devastating hurricane made landfall in the state a week ago.

Some residents have been allowed to return to their homes but flood waters are still rising in other areas. Harvey has been blamed for at least 47 deaths, and about 43,000 people are currently housed in shelters.

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