Storm makes landfall in Louisiana

Tropical Storm Lee made landfall in the southern US state of Louisiana yesterday, bringing with it torrential rains threatening floods in parts of the country, US government forecasters said.
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency, saying flooding was the state's "primary concern."
Lee came ashore just 50 miles southwest of Lafayette, packing sustained winds of 45 miles per hour, the Miami-based National Hurricane Centre said.
Oil companies evacuated workers from offshore rigs ahead of the arrival of Lee, a disorganized but major rainmaker.