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UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the flooding and extensive damage caused by Hurricane Harvey in the U.S. state of Texas.
"The secretary-general is saddened by the loss of life and extends his condolences to the government and people of the United States of America. He wishes those injured a speedy recovery," said a statement released through Guterres' spokesman.
The secretary-general salutes the efforts of first responders and national relief teams, said the statement.
Hurricane Harvey, an unprecedented storm that swept Texas, has led to the death of about a dozen people and extensive material damage. It has no signs of abating so far.
