Katrina is the name of a hurricane that hit the southern coast of the United States at the end of August 2005.
Explanation:
- It occurred near the Bahamas on August 24, 2005, and the first landfall occurred near Miami (Florida) when the magnitude of the hurricane was Category 1 on the Sapphire-Simpson Hurricane Scale.
- It caused major flooding and 11 deaths there. The hurricane continued its course in the Gulf of Mexico where it was put into effect. On August 29, a hurricane hits the U.S. states of Louisiana and Mississippi with Category 4 power (250 mph winds).
- Severe damage was caused to coastal areas and 80% of the city of New Orleans was flooded. The hurricane also caused casualties and damage in the states of Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Kentucky.
- In total, more than 1000 people were killed. It was estimated to be the most expensive natural disaster in the US up to that time.
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