Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

malaise

(269,254 posts)
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 06:46 PM Feb 2020

There is very serious flooding in Mississippi

https://www.npr.org/2020/02/16/806474094/officials-mississippi-flooding-remains-precarious-and-can-turn-at-any-moment
<snip>
Forecasters in Mississippi are bracing for what could be one of the most devastating floods in the state's history, as days of heavy downpours stoke fears that a river in the state capital of Jackson will continue to swell beyond its banks and threaten the homes of thousands of people.

Flooding has already began to ripple across parts of Jackson and surrounding areas, and state and federal officials are working to contain the severity of the flooding in the face of additional rainfall expected in the days ahead.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency Saturday, and officials have been releasing water from a local reservoir, which was approaching capacity, in order to reduce downstream flooding and allow residents more time to seek shelter.

Torrential rain has given way to sunny conditions and clear skies in central Mississippi, but Reeves warned residents in low-lying areas not to assume the flooding risk has passed.
6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
There is very serious flooding in Mississippi (Original Post) malaise Feb 2020 OP
Will any Trump supporting Ministers speak of God punishing the GOP voters? guillaumeb Feb 2020 #1
They'll blame Obama malaise Feb 2020 #2
Damn the gays... Roland99 Feb 2020 #5
Unfortunately, the people who will suffer are not the MAGAts bitterross Feb 2020 #3
You are correct malaise Feb 2020 #4
Even historic flooding won't convince many of those directly effected that Climate Change is real. Brother Mythos Feb 2020 #6

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
1. Will any Trump supporting Ministers speak of God punishing the GOP voters?
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 07:23 PM
Feb 2020

But sarcasm aside, climate change is doing so much damage already. Our children and grandchildren will suffer more.

Roland99

(53,342 posts)
5. Damn the gays...
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 07:55 PM
Feb 2020

And those who seek to kick the Bible out of schools and the courthouse

And those who embrace socialism and communism


Did I miss anyone?

 

bitterross

(4,066 posts)
3. Unfortunately, the people who will suffer are not the MAGAts
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 07:49 PM
Feb 2020

I'm going to bet the people who will suffer are not the MAGAts. The people who will suffer are the minorities who the MAGAts have pushed into low-lying areas and who they've deprived of any ability to help themselves.

Good Christians that they are.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»There is very serious flo...