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Flooding Looms Large Again in Mississippi's Jackson
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1:03Now PlayingResidents in the U.S state of Mississippi were preparing on Sunday for potential flooding after heavy rains hit the state earlier this week.
Water was released from the Ross Barnett reservoir into the Pearl River with residents of the state's capital, Jackson, advised to leave the area with experts predicting the river will flood on Monday.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has deployed 126,000 sandbags to act as water barriers in preparation for flooding.
Experts predict the Pearl River will crest at 35.5 feet (10.8 meters) on Monday.
Authorities in Jackson estimate that 100 to 150 homes could be impacted by Monday night, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said.
In Jackson, officials have not implemented a mandatory evacuation order but have said residents risk fending for themselves if they choose to stay home.
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