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Texans in Harvey's path will face health risks from mold, insects, and bacteria for months to come

Sep 1, 2017, 21:08 IST

Residents evacuate their homes near the Addicks Reservoir as floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey rise Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Houston.David J. Phillip/AP

Tropical Storm Harvey may be on the move - but its after-effects are just beginning to be realized.

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In under a week, the storm unleashed as much as 51 inches of water in some areas, causing catastrophic flooding that displaced 33,000 Texans. At least 41 people have died since the storm began, and officials expect the toll to rise.

People in flooded areas quickly found themselves face-to-face with a range of health problems, including contaminated floodwaters and the threat of injury.

Although the skies have begun to clear, the problems are far from over. See what people in affected areas are up against for the next several months:

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