2 different facts about hurricane Katrina
1. Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in the history of the United States. It made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in Louisiana on August 29, 2005, causing extensive destruction and claiming the lives of approximately 1,200 people.
2. The failure of the levee system in New Orleans exacerbated the impact of Hurricane Katrina and led to widespread flooding. Approximately 80% of the city was submerged underwater, making it one of the most devastating urban floods in U.S. history. The floodwaters took weeks to recede, causing extensive damage to homes, buildings, and infrastructure.