Heavy rains and flooding threaten the US state of Louisiana, and the death toll from Texas floods rises to 131.

Arab Weather - The latest numerical model outputs indicate that large parts of Louisiana will be affected by heavy rains over the next 24 hours, accompanied by local thunderstorms that could lead to flash flooding in some low-lying areas.

After the Texas floods, is Louisiana facing a similar scenario?

This weather condition in the southern United States comes weeks after deadly floods hit Texas, killing 131 people in one of the worst natural disasters this year.

Louisiana Weather Details: Wet Weather System Coming from the Gulf of Mexico

Numerical model outputs indicate that a tropical low-pressure system is moving inland from the Gulf of Mexico, leading to the formation of heavy thunderstorms and potentially large amounts of rainfall in a short timeframe.

New Orleans is in the danger zone: heavy rains and flooding are possible.

Weather model data also shows that New Orleans, one of Louisiana's largest cities, will be among the most affected areas, with heavy rainfall expected to cause flash flooding, especially in areas known to be below sea level.

Thunderstorm activity and downward winds increase the severity of the situation.

This condition is accompanied by the possibility of local thunderstorms, in addition to strong downward winds that may exceed 60 km/h in some areas, with the possibility of hail and local material damage.