In New York, heavy rains that fell overnight in the northeastern United States partially shut down New York City’s underground system and airports on Friday.
New York flooded heavy rains: In order to prevent people from travelling on flooded highways, New York Governor Kathy Hochul formally issued a state of emergency for the city, Long Island to the east, and the Hudson River valley to the north.
Images from all throughout New York revealed congested traffic, cars partially immersed in water, and several major roadways entirely closed.
The floods led to the shutdown of numerous lines in Brooklyn and also affected the extensive New York subway system.
“Due to significant floods, there is only very limited underground service accessible. Many stations have ceased service, the tube posted on social media.
If you don’t need to go anywhere, stay at home, it advised.
The National Weather Service predicted flooding through late Friday due to rainfall rates of up to two inches (5.1 centimeters) per hour.
It predicted that Friday’s total accumulation might reach seven inches (18 centimetres).
“Excessive runoff will likely result in scattered to numerous instances of flash flooding in urban and poor drainage areas, as well as along quick-responding small rivers and streams,” the report stated.
A low pressure system in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, which draws moist air from the sea, is what caused the rain.
However, In September 2021, Hurricane Ida’s heavy flooding in the area resulted in the loss of 13 lives, with several individuals trapped in basement apartments.