An Emergency has been declared in New York City over flash flooding. As a result of powerful storms that caused flash floods, a state of emergency has been issued in New York City.
At least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport was shuttered on Friday, and several of the city’s subway systems, streets and roads have been inundated.
Some places received up to five inches of rain overnight, and up to seven inches more are expected, according to Kathy Hochul, governor of New York state.
“This is a dangerous, life-threatening storm,” Ms. Hochul continued.
“I am declaring a state of emergency across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley due to the extreme rainfall we’re seeing throughout the region,” she said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Please take steps to stay safe and remember to never attempt to travel on flooded roads.”
As the streets and subways were battered by the heavy rain, pictures and video footage showed individuals wading through water that reached their knees.
People were encouraged by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to “stay home if you don’t need to travel.”
A emergency declared in New York City over flash flooding, additionally, the New York Police Department reported that numerous traffic restrictions had been implemented.
Around 18 million residents in the New York metropolitan area and other significant East Coast cities are currently under flood warnings and advisories issued by the weather service.
Millions of New Yorkers’ morning commutes were substantially impacted by the rain, which is currently falling at a pace of one to two inches per hour. Social media users shared images of the tumultuous situation in the neighbourhood, including shocking pictures of flooded buses and subway stations.
