On August 31, 2005… Posted on 31/08/200931/08/2009 by Iansã The Times-Picayune reported the catastrophic flooding is expected to worsen over the next few days after rainfall from the hurricane flows into Lake Pontchartain from upstream rivers and streams. With the levees broken, the water will keep rising in the city of New Orleans until it is at same level as the lake and Mississippi River. Axé. Rate this:Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading... Related