Louisiana to get more rain and flooding

Additional downpours could aggravate flooding into this weekend, Accu Weather claims.

At least 13 people have died in the flooding, 40 000 homes have been damaged and 30 000 people have been rescued since last Friday

While the worst of the rain ended earlier this week, additional sporadic downpours will affect Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas over the next several days.

Cities that will likely be hit with flooding rain and potential travel delays through to Monday include Houston, New Orleans and Baton Rouge.