Louisiana Flood Update: 11 Dead, 30K People Rescued, 40K Homes Damaged, 8K Forced into Shelters
A total of 11 people have now been killed in the devastating Louisiana floods, the governor said on Tuesday, and at least 40,000 homes were damaged. Giving a stark assessment of the widespread disaster, Gov. John Bel Edwards spoke at a news conference alongside FEMA administrator Craig Fugate, saying ‘well over’ 20,000 people have been rescued since the flooding began … Continue reading
‘Historic’ Louisiana Flooding: Three Dead and Thousands Rescued
At least three people have died and thousands have been rescued after “historic” flooding swamped the US state of Louisiana. The National Guard and emergency teams have used helicopters to rescue people stranded in their homes or cars. Searches are continuing for missing people, as the rain is expected to continue over the weekend. The heavy rainfall started on Friday … Continue reading
