Hit by incessant rains and floods that prompted the opening of dams, Kerala suffered a big loss in agriculture and livestock.
The Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel is one example of mega-engineering. ,
Damages that Hurricane Harvey brought in Texas are estimated to be higher than the combined costs of Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy.
Hurricane Harvey drenched Texas in rain and destroyed properties and livelihood worth billions of dollars on its path.
Given the extent of flooding and drown out across the key growing states; abandonment may be the first adjustment to be made by the USDA.
Arkansas remains a big problem area as little work is able to get done because the soils are still too wet.