New Orleans gears up for Isaac

Hydraulic pumps are prepared at the 17th St canal flood wall before the arrival of hurricane Isaac in New Orleans, Louisiana. Reuters Photo

Updated on: Nov 1, 2019 2:22 PM IST

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Hydraulic pumps are prepared at the 17th St canal flood wall before the arrival of hurricane Isaac in New Orleans, Louisiana. Reuters Photo

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New Orleans resident Diana Whipple stands on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain as hurricane Isaac approaches New Orleans, Louisiana. Reuters Photo

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Employees of the sewerage and water board of New Orleans close valves to prevent water from leaking under the lever during hurricane Isaac along the Pontchartrain lakefront in New Orleans, Louisiana. Reuters Photo

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HESCO employees work at closing off Highway 23 South as hurricane Isaac heads towards the Louisiana coast line in Oakville, Louisiana. Reuters Photo

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Jaden Fabian (L), is strapped into her car seat by Estanislao Fabian as her family evacuates their home as hurricane Isaac heads towards the Louisiana coast line in Oakville, Louisiana. Reuters Photo

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Stacey Davis (L) hands a screw to his son as they board up windows on their home before hurricane Isaac hits in New Orleans. AP Photo

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NASA Aqua satellite image shows hurricane Isaac over the Gulf of Mexico, heading on track towards the US state of Louisiana. "Isaac (is) on the verge of becoming a hurricane," the National Hurricane Center said. AFP Photo/NASA

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A line of traffic extends down Interstate 10 heading towards Baton Rouge, as many residents leave the New Orleans area in anticipation of hurricane Isaac, which is expected to make landfall on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane, in Kenner, Louisiana. AP Photo

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James Cardoza takes a break after helping his boss board up his business in preparation for hurricane Isaac in New Orleans, Louisiana. Reuters Photo

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Drivers along a stretch of the Florida Turnpike slow down after passing a sign warning of severe weather caused by hurricane Isaac in Hialeah, Florida. AP Photo

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US President Barack Obama delivers a statement on hurricane Isaac in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, DC. AFP Photo