Hurricane Ida Reaches Louisiana as Fourth Category Storm - Abroad - News

The wind speed in gusts has reached 240 kilometers per hour (67 meters per second).

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Such a severe hurricane could cause catastrophic damage, according to the NHC, warning of tidal surges, heavy rains and floods.

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“Ida” came to Louisiana exactly 16 years after the devastating hurricane “Katrina” reached the state.

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Hurricane Katrina killed more than 1,800 people, caused catastrophic damage, and caused extensive flooding in and around New Orleans.

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Since then, several billion dollars have been invested in flood protection in the region.

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Hurricane Ida Reaches Louisiana as Fourth Category Storm – Abroad – News