VOICED : Poderoso huracán Laura azota implacable a los estados de Luisiana y Texas

Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 3 storm with winds of 195 km/h. Rapid weakening was expected after landfall. Evacuations were ordered in Louisiana and Texas due to the threat of catastrophic flooding. Rainfall was predicted to reach up to 400 mm in some areas. Storm surges could cause water levels to rise 4.5 to 6 meters above normal. Louisiana's oil refineries and over 100 oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico were evacuated as a precaution.

What category was Hurricane Laura when it made landfall in Louisiana?

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 2

• Category 1

What was the predicted range of rainfall in millimeters due to Hurricane Laura?

• 500 to 600 millimeters

• 300 to 400 millimeters

• 130 to 250 millimeters

• 50 to 100 millimeters

How far inland were storm surges expected to penetrate?

• 100 kilometers

• 10 kilometers

• 20 kilometers

• 50 kilometers

What was the expected rise in water levels due to storm surges?

• 1 to 2 meters

• 2 to 3 meters

• 4.5 to 6 meters

• 3 to 4 meters

What precautionary measure was taken for oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico?

• Increased production

• Evacuation

• Shutdown of operations

• Reinforcement of structures