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US: New Orleans' post-Katrina flood defenses pass big test

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New post-Katrina flood protection systems in New Orleans and surrounding areas were performing "very well" Sunday, in what officials said was the first true test since the devastating 2005 hurricane, as reported by Reuters.

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Last checked: 16 July 2021

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Hazards Cyclone, Hurricane and Typhoon Flood
Themes Urban risk and planning Structural safety
Country and region United States of America

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