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Heavy rainfall in New Orleans has resulted in street flooding and power loss to Turbine 4, a key component of the city’s Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO) system. In addition, DPS 12, which services the Broadmoor neighborhood, is offline, and DPS 6 and DPS 1, which service various parts of the city and Jefferson Parish, are operating at reduced capacity. Officials from SWBNO say they are working to restore all equipment and have advised residents not to drive through floodwaters due to the risk of water entering nearby homes and businesses.
New Orleans Sewage and Water Board Turbine Loses Power Due to Heavy Rains
Following overnight heavy rain, street flooding has been reported in New Orleans. The Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO) reports power loss to Turbine 4 with DPS 12, servicing Broadmoor, also offline. DPS 6 and DPS 1, serving Lakeview, Mid-City, parts of Jefferson Parish and Broadmoor respectively, are currently operating at reduced capacity. SWBNO officials are working to restore all equipment.
According to Streetwise, both the Carrollton and Canal underpass are currently closed. Residents are advised to avoid Octavia, Claiborne, and Airline area due to high waters. Fleur De Lis from Harrison to old Hammond Highway is inundated with at least 6 inches of water, with certain spots near the park reported to be higher.
Residents living in the area advise against driving through the flood waters, citing the danger it poses and the potential to push water into nearby homes and businesses. Current reports of street flooding can be viewed at streetwise.nola.gov.
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