By Nick Said

HOUSTON, June 15 (Reuters) - Local organisers have closed the popular Fan ‌Festival in Houston on Monday amid ‌a flood warning that runs through to Wednesday, the ​day of the World Cup Group K game between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Houston Stadium has a roof and ‌it is not ⁠expected that the weather will affect the fixture.

The Fan Festival has ⁠been popular in Houston though and reached its 7,500 capacity on the opening two days of ​the tournament.

“Due ​to anticipated inclement ​weather conditions and ‌the guidance of public safety officials, FIFA Fan Festival Houston will be closed on Monday, June 15,” a statement from the Houston Host Committee said.

“Ensuring the safety of fans, ‌staff, volunteers and emergency ​services personnel remains top priority ​for the ​Houston Host Committee.”

The statement added they “look ‌forward to welcoming fans ​back as ​soon as conditions allow”.

Houston hosted its first game on Sunday as Germany defeated ​Curacao 7-1 ‌in a match that was also preceded ​by heavy showers.

(Reporting by Nick Said; ​Editing by Toby Chopra)