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Despite being downgraded to a Category Two storm, Gustav snapped power cables and choked storm drains in New Orleans.
A sea surge was feared and water was clearing levees, but they were expected to hold, according to officials.
"We are cautiously optimistic... we won't see catastrophic wall failure," said Col Jeff Bedey, head of the unit responsible for flood defences.
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Water coming over the top of levees is a long way from a levee breaking....