Five dead, 20,000 rescued in Louisiana floods
The heavy rains began Friday, with between six and 10 inches of rain falling on parts of southeast Louisiana, and several more inches on Saturday.
Aug 15, 2016, 19:41 PM ISTBarack Obama declares emergency for flooded Louisiana
US President Barack Obama issued Sunday a disaster declaration for flood-devastated Louisiana, where emergency workers have rescued more than 7,000 residents stranded in homes and cars, said the White House.
Aug 15, 2016, 10:01 AM ISTBobby Jindal demits office as Louisiana Governor
Indian-American Bobby Jindal has demitted his office as Louisiana Governor after the end of his second four year term.
Jan 12, 2016, 12:41 PM IST