Flood in Mississippi 2011

Muddy waters of Mississippi River continue to rise, the more densely Populated communities along the Mississippi Delta have been garnering much of the attention. Hundreds of people are already out of houses. More than sixteen casinos are shuttled down and are badly affecting the economy of the area.

But drive about two hours west of the mighty river and other water fills the landscape in the form of creeks, lakes, reservoirs, and rivers, a combined testament to the area’s fertility for growing crops and to a lush environment where anything, and everything, seems to turn green.

However the endless series of these Mississippitributaries snaking across the Delta’s flat and expansive stretch of farmland makes towns like Yazoo City, nestled along the Yazoo River, just as vulnerable to disaster.

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