Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina was a powerful and devastating hurricane that struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in August 2005. The storm, which was one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the United States, caused widespread damage and loss of life in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and it had significant impacts on other parts of the country as well.

Katrina formed in the Atlantic Ocean and quickly intensified as it moved towards the Gulf Coast. It made landfall as a Category 5 hurricane in Louisiana, causing extensive damage to buildings, infrastructure, and natural systems. The storm surge from Katrina was particularly destructive, flooding many coastal communities and causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.

In the aftermath of the storm, rescue and recovery efforts were hampered by the scale of the damage and by the flooding, which made it difficult to access many affected areas. The response to the storm was criticized by many, who argued that the government had been slow to provide adequate assistance and support to those affected by the disaster.