Hurricane Francine Leaves Louisiana Reeling with Floods and Power Outages
The Category 2 storm caused widespread damage and displacement, affecting hundreds of thousands of residents before weakening to a tropical depression.
- Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana with 100-mph winds, causing significant flooding and power outages.
- More than 400,000 utility customers in Louisiana and Mississippi lost power as the storm moved inland.
- Dozens of residents required rescue from rising floodwaters, particularly in Lafourche Parish
- New Orleans experienced severe flooding and power outages, with emergency services urging residents to stay indoors.
- The storm's impact has raised concerns about future hurricanes, as climate change continues to warm Gulf waters.
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