The Drowned City

"The Drowned City" refers to New Orleans, a city built below sea level that is highly vulnerable to flooding, especially during hurricanes like Katrina. Due to its location and levee system, heavy rains and storm surges can cause catastrophic flooding, leading to extensive damage and displacement. The term highlights the city’s ongoing struggle with water management and the devastating impact of natural disasters on its infrastructure and communities. It underscores both the physical reality of water inundation and the metaphorical sense of a city submerged by adversity.