As tropical storm Harvey intensified into a hurricane, residents in Houston were preparing for the natural disaster that is expected to bring 'multiple hazards' including rainfall and storm. With the storm gaining strength with every passing hour, various important events scheduled to take place here this weekend have been postponed. Indo American Chamber of Greater Houston (IACCGH) Gala has also been postponed to September 30 in view of the potential harm posed by Harvey. Forecasters said it would be the first major hurricane to hit Texas in nine years. <br /><br /> Take a look on how the people in Texas are gearing up to tackle hurricane Harvey: -
As a precautionary measure, schools and universities in Houston and nearby areas have cancelled classes as Harvey continues to gain strength, prior to a projected landfall today at the Texas Gulf Coast. (AP Photo)
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Tropical Storm Harvey is seen approaching the Texas Gulf Coast, US, in this NOAA GOES East satellite image taken at 10:07 ET (14:07 GMT) August 24, 2017. (Image: Reuters)
Raymond Durant, passes a sandbags to Delarentae Evans as Hurricane Harvey approaches the area in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo) 
Kim Meyer looks to stock up on bread while shopping for supplies at a Walmart in Victoria, Texas, in preparation for Hurricane Harvey to make landfall in southeast Texas. (AP Photo) -
Vehicles and RVs are ferried away from Port Aransas, Texas, after a mandatory evacuation was ordered in preparation for Hurricane Harvey. Harvey intensified into a hurricane Thursday and steered for the Texas coast. (AP Photo)
A hurricane warning sign is displayed on South Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi ahead of Hurricane Harvey. (AP Photo) -
Residents broad a bus at the Corpus Christi Natatorium as they evacuate to San Antonio ahead of Hurricane Harvey. (AP Photo)
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David Montes helps board windows at a home in preparation for Hurricane Harvey in Corpus Christi, Texas. Forecasters said a "life-threatening" storm surge along with rains and wind were likely as Hurricane Harvey was intensifying faster than previously forecast.(AP Photo)
Rogelio Ortiz makes his way off the Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier as rain from Hurricane Harvey falls in Port Isabel, Texas. Pier employees stated that the pier would be closed until further notice when the last few fishing customers departed. (AP Photo) -
Brownsville, Texas, residents prepare for Hurricane Harvey as they wait in line to shovel and fill sandbags at the Brownsville Public Library Main Branch parking lot. (AP Photo)
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What is normally a marina packed with recreational vessels sits empty in Port Isabel, Texas. Residents and boat-owners secured or removed their property from the coastal waters in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Harvey, which is expected to deliver several inches of rain and damaging tropical storm winds as it churns northward to the Texas Coastal Bend. (AP Photo)
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Veronica Martinez moves everything she can off the floor of her home before Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Houston. (AP Photo)
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Residents board up their business in preparation for Hurricane Harvey in Port Aransas, Texas. Harvey intensified into a hurricane Thursday and steered for the Texas coast. (AP Photo)
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Harvey is rapidly strengthening and is forecast to become a category 3 hurricane with winds of at least 111 mph by the time it hits the middle Texas coast. (AP Photo)
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