Heavy Rain Causes Deadly Flooding, Transit Disruptions in New York City

Heavy rains have caused significant flooding across New York City, disrupting transportation and daily life, with roads, metro stations, and residential buildings inundated. The governor declared a state of emergency, urging residents to stay safe and avoid flooded areas as water levels reached truck wheels and metro operations were suspended on several routes. The flooding led to two reported deaths in basements, illustrating the severe impact of the storm. Weather officials noted that recent rainfall amounts broke previous records, with Central Park and LaGuardia Airport seeing unprecedented levels. Floodwaters even created dramatic scenes, such as waterfalls cascading through cracks in the ceiling of Brooklyn's Metropolitan Avenue/Lorimer Street subway station. Experts attribute the extreme weather and infrastructure vulnerabilities to climate change, emphasizing the need for the city's construction system to adapt to future heavy rains.