State of Emergency in NYC After Torrential Downpour Sparks Mayhem
york/">New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley are in crisis mode after a deluge of up to five inches of rain unleashed chaos overnight. Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency following severe flooding across the northeast. And the worst is yet to come — another seven inches expected today.
Transport Nightmare as Subways Sink and Roads Stall
Dubbed “dangerous” and “life-threatening” by Hochul, the storm has crippled NYC’s transport network. Major chunks of the subway are shut or delayed, and two of Metro-North’s three lines have stopped completely. At LaGuardia Airport, at least one terminal is closed. On FDR Drive, traffic is gridlocked with drivers reportedly abandoning cars after being stuck for hours.
Millions on Flood Watch as Weather Worsens
Flood watches span 23 million residents across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. Flash flood warnings cover Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and parts of New Jersey. The National Weather Service warns of rainfall hitting 2 inches per hour and a possible total of 7 inches flooding the streets.
History May Repeat Itself With Hurricane Ida Memories Fresh
This relentless downpour is driven by a low-pressure system pulling ocean moisture ashore, reminiscent of Hurricane Ida’s deadly flooding in September 2021. That storm tragically claimed 13 lives, many from people trapped in basement apartments. Officials urge residents to stay alert and brace for the next 20 hours of fierce weather.
