What occurred that caused New Orleans to flood during Hurricane Katrina?

1 Answer
Oct 18, 2017

Major pumps in the city's waterways were unable to handle the flow of torrential rain during the hurricane.

Explanation:

In addition to the hurricane's already powerful natural force, a weak waterway system contributed to additional flooding because it could not properly drain water from a city below sea level. Naturally water flows towards lower areas, like New Orleans.