A state of emergency has been declared in New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley following extreme rainfall that caused widespread flooding in the northeast region. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the emergency measure after up to 13cm (five inches) of rain fell in some areas overnight, with an additional 18cm (seven inches) expected throughout the day.
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In a statement on social media, Governor Hochul referred to the storm as “dangerous” and “life-threatening,” warning residents to brace for the next 20 hours of challenging conditions. The relentless rain led to the shutdown of significant portions of the city’s subway system, inundated streets and highways, and resulted in the closure of at least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport in Queens.
