Ninth Ward
New Orleans district
The Ninth Ward is a neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana, located in the city's lower-lying eastern section.
It gained widespread attention after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when levee failures caused catastrophic flooding, particularly in the Lower Ninth Ward.
The area has become synonymous with both urban poverty and community resilience: Musicians organized a benefit concert for Ninth Ward residents.
- New OrleansLouisiana's largest city
- KatrinaFemale name, Greek origin
- floodOverwhelming water overflow
- high water markGreatest recorded extent
- leveeRiver flood barrier
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