Tropical depression Francine, previously a category two hurricane, made landfall in Louisiana, causing widespread damage and chaos. The storm trapped people in floodwaters, tore roofs off buildings, and left many areas without power.
As the storm moved north into Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, its impact continued to be felt across the region. In New Orleans, a 350-mile levee and flood wall system played a crucial role in protecting the city and surrounding parishes. These solid steel barriers were closed in preparation for the storm, a stark reminder of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.
