Hurricane Ida: New Orleans, Mississippi In Complete Dark As Category 4 Storm Strikes - Check Pics

Hurricane Ida (Image: Getty)

Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana in the US from the Gulf of Mexico on August 29, resulting in the failure of all eight transmission lines that deliver electricity to New Orleans, Louisiana's largest city. (Image: Getty)

With winds of 150 mph, Hurricane Ida has been classified as a Category 4 storm - meaning it would cause severe damage to buildings, trees and power lines. It is said to be the strongest test yet for the systems put in place since the devastating Katrina hit the US. (Image: Getty)