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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThere 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.
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There is very serious flooding in Mississippi (Original Post)
malaise
Feb 2020
OP
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?
But sarcasm aside, climate change is doing so much damage already. Our children and grandchildren will suffer more.
malaise
(269,254 posts)2. They'll blame Obama
I'm sure
Roland99
(53,342 posts)5. Damn the gays...
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
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.
malaise
(269,254 posts)4. You are correct
Too sad
Brother Mythos
(1,442 posts)6. Even historic flooding won't convince many of those directly effected that Climate Change is real.