NYC Faces Flooding, Heat Wave Threat Amid Regional Storms

New York City and New Jersey are facing significant weather challenges as heavy rain and heat waves threaten residents with flooding and extreme heat conditions. Flooding has already caused fatalities and damage, with experts advising residents to take preventive measures such as elevating electrical wiring, securing valuables, and assisting vulnerable neighbors. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and heat advisories, warning of dangerous heat indices reaching up to 105 degrees and the risk of flash flooding from intense rainfall. The city's aging infrastructure struggles to handle the increased water from climate-driven storms, with subway systems repeatedly flooding, disrupting transportation, and endangering lives. Similar flooding issues have been reported globally, highlighting the widespread impact of global warming on urban transit systems. Emergency management officials are responding by opening cooling centers and urging residents to stay safe amid these dual threats.