Heat waves hit cities the hardest. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. Authorities in the us city of houston have described the flooding caused by Tropical Storm harvey as catastrophic. Meteorologists say the storm in the biggest to have ever hit the state of texas. So far more than two and a half feet of rain has fallen in houston, with the city warned to expect to be deluged by up to a years worth within the week. Five people are reported to have died in the rising floodwaters. Emergency services in the area are overstretched and 3000 soldiers have been mobilised to help people to safety. 2000 people have been rescued, including the residents of one care home, who were evacuated after images of them in waist deep water were shared on social media. President trump is due to visit the deluged city tomorrow. 0ur north america correspondent james cook is in houston and has this report. Nearly three days after Hurricane Harvey smashed into texas, houston is still struggling in its wake.
Than 100 people needing hospital treatment. Round three of brexit talks. Uk negotiators say they want flexibility and imagination from the eu. Good morning. Coming up in the sport arsenal manager Arsene Wenger asks fans to keep the faith after what he calls a disastrous 4 0 loss to liverpool. Invented byjk rowling, played by harry potter, and now a real life sport. Well bring you the action from the first Quidditch Premier League final. How much easier wouldnt be if you could fly . So much easier, but health and safety would have a field day. And the weather. Good morning. A dry and warm day. I will have all of the details for the uk forecast as well as an update on the situation in texas in about 15 minutes. Thank you. Good morning. First, our main story. Catastrophic floods are causing devastation in houston as storm harvey continues to batter texas. Parts of the city have seen two and a half feet of rain in the past 48 hours and more is forecast. So far, emergency teams have rescued
Hes an indian, your majesty. And im the queen of england, i will have whatever help i require. Will gompertz, bbc news. Thats almost it from us. Newsnight is coming up on bbc two. Heres emily. Tonight, Hurricane Harvey becomes a test for the president. Donald trump lands in texas as the floodwaters rise. And we ask if the knives are now out for boris johnson. Join me now on bbc two. Here, on bbc one, its time for the news where you are. Good night. Hello and welcome to sportsday. Im leah boleto so much to get through tonight. The west indies ray of hope another century from shai who steers the windies to a famous test win at headingley. Is sanchez bound for city . Theres a £50 million bid on the table tonight but arsenal reject it. First konta, now kerber the defending champion is dumped out of the us open in round one. Well start with cricket and an historic day at headingley where the west indies won their first test match in this country for 17 years when they beat england by five
In sport west indies have won a test match in england for the first time in 17 years. Shai hopes historic century helped them to a famous victory, on a thrilling final day at headingley. That looks nice. Low love cardamom. The Great British bake off returned to our screens last night. We will be asking if the new recipe tickled the taste buds of one panel of viewers. And carol has the weather. Good morning. Across the north of the country today, we are looking at a breezy day, with sunshine and showers. Warmer than yesterday. Further south, though, it is the opposite. We have some persistent rain particularly in the south east and it will feel colder than it was yesterday. I will have more details inis yesterday. I will have more details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story there has been unanimous condemnation of north koreas firing of a Ballistic Missile overjapan at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council overnight. Pyongyang has described the launch as the fi
Into building regulations following the disaster at Grenfell Tower says she believes it is inevitable there are failings in the system. And Princes William and harry visit a Memorial Garden for their mother on the eve of the 20th anniversary of her death. In a moment, it will be time for sportsday but first a look at what else is coming up this evening on bbc news. We will have the latest in regards to Tropical Storm harvey. This time in louisiana with storm surge warnings in effect along hundreds of miles of coastline. And well be crossing over to springfield in missouri where President Trump begins a tour to sell tax reform to americans. And well discussing the concerns that some parents in england could miss out on 30 hours of Free Childcare for their three and four year olds because of administrative problems. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Now on bbc news, its time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday. Im hugh woozencroft. The main headlines this evening. Liverpool and arse