Asim 0 Posted August 31, 2005 Hurricane Katrina's effects, at a glance: AP - Tue Aug 30, 4:35 PM ET A section of the I-10 bridge that was damaged by Hurricane Katrina is shown, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) AP - Tue Aug 30, 9:07 PM ET Boats of all types and sizes sit aground near a waterfront neighborhood in Ocean Springs, Miss., Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, following Hurricane Katrina's landfall. (AP Photo/John David Mercer, Pool) AP - Tue Aug 30, 9:33 PM ET The Treasure Bay Casino 'pirate ship' is seen almost reduced to its frame by Hurricane Katrina, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005 in Biloxi, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis) LOUISIANA: _An estimated 80 percent of New Orleans was under water, up to 20 feet deep in places, with miles and miles of homes swamped. _Breaches in at least two levees allowed water from Lake Pontchartrain to inundate sections of New Orleans. _The Coast Guard said it has rescued 1,200 people by boat and air. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin said hundreds, if not thousands, of people may still be stuck on roofs and in attics. _Unknown number of deaths. _At least 370,000 customers estimated without power in southeast Louisiana; number expected to rise. New Orleans water unsafe to drink without boiling. _Entire city of New Orleans, city of 485,000, ordered evacuated before storm struck. Mayor estimated 80 percent of the city's residents fled. _Thousands to be evacuated from the Louisiana Superdome over the next few days as floodwaters rise. _New Orleans police made several arrests for looting. About 120 armed National Guardsmen were assigned to the French Quarter. MISSISSIPPI: _Deaths: At least 100 in Harrison County, home to Biloxi and Gulfport. _At least 900,000 customers statewide without power, utilities said. _Many casinos that dot the coast were damaged or destroyed. Emergency officials had reports of water reaching the third floors of some of the barge-mounted casinos. _More than 1,600 Mississippi National Guardsmen activated. _Storm swept sailboats onto city streets in Gulfport and obliterated hundreds of waterfront homes, businesses, community landmarks and condominiums. _A foot of water swamped the emergency operations center at Hancock County courthouse — which sits 30 feet above sea level — and the back of the courthouse collapsed. ALABAMA: _Deaths: Two. _About 718,000 homes and businesses without power. _Flooding reached 11 feet in Mobile, matching record set in 1917, according to National Weather Service. Water up to roofs of cars in downtown Mobile and bayou communities. Piers ransacked and grand homes flooded along Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. _Major bridge over the Mobile River remained closed; it was struck by an oil drilling platform that floated away from a shipyard. GEORGIA: _Deaths: At least two as the remnants of Katrina sliced through the state, spawning tornados. Multiple injuries and dozens of buildings leveled. FLORIDA: _Deaths: 11, according to state tally on South Florida strike last week. _38,000 customers without power late Tuesday in the Panhandle, hit by eastern edge of storm Monday. In South Florida, 136,300 customers still without power Tuesday. WASHINGTON, D.C.: _President Bush will cut short his Texas vacation to return to Washington on Wednesday, two days earlier than planned. _The Federal Emergency Management Agency sent medical teams, rescue squads and groups prepared to supply food and water into the disaster areas. _The Navy sent four ships to the Gulf Coast with water and other supplies. VIRGINIA: _The remnants of Hurricane Katrina spawned scattered rains and a potential tornado that damaged 13 homes in the small Ada community near Marshall. OIL MARKETS: _Energy prices hit new highs, with crude futures briefly topping $70 a barrel and wholesale gasoline costs surging to levels that could lead to $3 a gallon at the pump in some markets. _Oil and gas companies surveyed the Gulf of Mexico, finding oil rigs as far as 17 miles from their original locations and water where drilling infrastructure once stood. Courtesy: Yahoo! News and Associated Press Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asim 0 Posted August 31, 2005 AP - Tue Aug 30,11:29 AM ET Flood waters from Hurricane Katrina fill the streets near downtown New Orleans Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005 in New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina did extensive damage when it made landfall on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) AFP/Getty Images - Tue Aug 30,12:06 PM ET A dog waits on the side roof of a house to be rescued by workers after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana. Damage estimates have climbed into the billions of dollars, making Katrina one of the costliest storms ever to hit the United States.(AFP/Getty Images/Chris Graythen) Courtesy: and Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
night wish 0 Posted August 31, 2005 :o tooba natural disasters !! kitna nuksan hua hai insani janon ka kafi sare log ghayal hoe honge aur kitni tabahi ohhhh my GOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asim 0 Posted August 31, 2005 :o tooba natural disasters !!kitna nuksan hua hai insani janon ka kafi sare log ghayal hoe honge aur kitni tabahi ohhhh my GOD 153468[/snapback] The rough estimated damages are in Billions of dollars, probably the highest financial damage caused by any natural disaster. And an unknown number of people dead plus a slow rescue operation. It's sure is the biggest one to Hit America in the last dacade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
night wish 0 Posted September 1, 2005 The rough estimated damages are in Billions of dollars, probably the highest financial damage caused by any natural disaster. And an unknown number of people dead plus a slow rescue operation.It's sure is the biggest one to Hit America in the last dacade. 153472[/snapback] :o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cute_ooky 0 Posted September 2, 2005 Man because of Katrina, gas prices are soooo high.. killing man! See it hasn't only affected the area or ppl as shown abuv but the surrounding areas too.. they sed it was gunna pass by Southern Ontario.. thank God that didn't happen.. we had quite a bit of rain.. a tiny weeny storm but by the time it got to here .. pressure khatam ho chuka tha!! Its sad man!! real sad.. :( Aimon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Choudhry 0 Posted September 2, 2005 Thats a disater! but the only thing i care abt is Gas.. ihave to freakin drive 230 kms daily to and bak from work....its killin me, why r we candians suppose to pay for americans disaster... i hate americans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ariba 0 Posted September 2, 2005 natural disaster !! Na na na.Americans plz try to investigate.Alqaidah ka haath lagta hai.dhoondhoo unko kahan chup gay itni tabahee macha kar!!! Jo iss see b afsoosnak pehloo hai woh hai wahan per hone wali loot mar.America main b yeh hota hai.pakistani Alqaidah members to wahan nahin chalay gay.Akhar ko sirf muslims hi terrorist hain naa. Aik waqat aisa kafroon per b ata hai k woh Allah ko man ne per majboor hoo jatay hain,THE MOST POWERFULL! Jaisa karoo gay waisa bharoo gay.duniya ka b asool hai aur akhrat ka b.Sirf Americans innocent nahin hain.Iraqi,Afghani,irani aur wazirasatani b insan hain. Aub B nahin samjh atti to Bush Is Mad,his companions r Mad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silver 0 Posted September 4, 2005 yar..itsvery sad....n the govt..of Ushas d0one nothin yet..bcuz..moist ppl living there r black...truely..sad... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibadat 2 Posted September 9, 2005 DOOROON PAR BUHAT ZULM DAHAYA HAIN IN LOOGON NE ... ALLAH NAFARMAN KOMOON PAR ESEY HI AZAB BHEEJA KARTA HAIN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
