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Officials say drainage pumps failed in Gentilly and the Lower Ninth Ward during Monday’s storm, contributing to flooding as over 8 inches of rain fell in some areas.

1 additional drainage pump available at this station Underpass stations: At Old Carrollton Underpass Station, #1 pump out of service. There are two additional pumps available.

With those two stations out of operation, New Orleans residences and businesses were swamped for nearly an hour. Birch said power was “re-routed” from another source by 6 p.m.

New Orleans residents can check the status of their pumping station with this map ... Updated: 12:11 PM CST Jan 26, 2024 Editorial Standards ⓘ Erin Lowrey ...

They expect the pumps to improve flood control near the 17th Street canal. “We are excited to break ground on the two new Veterans pump stations, because it will move more water off the streets ...

"We designed these with the intent these had to be 35-year pumps," said Ricky Boyett, spokesperson for the Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans. "We're 5 years in, so it's pretty significant and ...

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