'Get out now.' A mayor in Mississippi is urging residents to flee ahead of rising waters in the Pearl River.
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba urged residents to"get out now," during a news conference Saturday.Authorities earlier predicted the Pearl River to reach 36 feet and crest by Tuesday after record-setting rainfall in recent days, however the river is now expected to crest late Sunday through Monday evening before slowly lowering.Mississippi governor declares state of emergency amid massive flooding eventA flood stage is considered"major" at 26 feet.
The mayor warned residents that flood waters may remain on the ground for several days, and residents should be prepared to be away from their homes for up to two weeks. A flood warning remains in effect in parts of Mississippi, including in Jackson around the Pearl River, until further notice, the National Weather Service said. In Ridgeland, Mississippi, just north of Jackson, residents who had to evacuate during 2020's floods found themselves packing their bags again.
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