After the Floods

Hurricane Sandy was devastating by any measure, but beleaguered New Yorkers can take comfort: It could have been worse.

OCTOBER 30, 2012

 

An aerial view shows flooding in North Wagga Wagga during a helicopter tour by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard as she reviewed the disaster zone on March 7. Thousands of people fled their homes and at least two died after 12 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours.

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