Kenya, March 30 -- Louisiana Flooding Tropical Storm Looms. Louisiana is getting ready for a big storm and heavy rain that may cause a lot of flooding across the state.
Emergency leaders have declared a state of emergency in several areas. Weather forecasters say the storm could get stronger soon, bringing up to 12 inches of rain to places that are already very wet.
The National Weather Service gave warnings about flash floods early on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Rivers and bayous are overflowing after days of nonstop rain.
In New Orleans, city officials are using sandbags and water pumps in neighbourhoods that are low and prone to flooding.
Coastal towns like Grand Isle and Houma are experiencing road closures and have asked some residents to evacuate.
Governor Jeff Landry has urged people to be careful, saying, "This is a serious situation-please pay attention to warnings and get ready now."
The storm, called Tropical Storm Delta by the National Hurricane Centre, is expected to hit the land late Sunday or early Monday and may become a Category 1 hurricane.
Winds reaching 60 mph have already knocked down power lines, leaving thousands of people without electricity in southern Louisiana.
Entergy Louisiana reported that over 50,000 customers are without power as of this morning.
Local leaders are comparing this situation to past floods, remembering the damage from Hurricane Ida in 2021.
"We are doing everything we can to reduce damage, but this is tough," said Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome. Rescue teams are ready to help, and shelters have opened across the state for people who need a place to stay.
The economy is also being affected, with early reports suggesting that the oil and gas industry in Louisiana may face problems.
Ports along the Gulf Coast have stopped operations, and farmers are worried about losing crops as their fields become muddy.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.