NYC in Crisis: State of Emergency Declared Amidst Devastating Floods from Torrential Rain

Heavy rain caused big problems in New York City. Roads were shut down,subway services stopped, and people’s basements were flooded. In just three hours, Brooklyn got as much rain as it usually does in a whole month. The weather service said there could be even more rain, making things worse in the area.

The Intense rain in Manhattan and Brooklyn slowed down a bit on Friday morning, but more heavy rain is expected in the afternoon, which could cause more flooding. The Mayor, Eric Adams, said it’s still very dangerous and not over yet. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley, advising people to stay home due to risky travel conditions.

Governor Hochul emphasized that the weather is extremely challenging and life-threatening, urging all New Yorkers to take it seriously for their safety. Firefighters rescued people from six flooded basements in the city, and the water affected 150 out of 1,400 schools in New York City, which stayed open on Friday, according to the city’s school chancellor, David Banks.

Floodwater caused chaos in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Hoboken, New Jersey, leading to road closures and water rescues. Flight delays affected all three New York City airports, with flooding closing the historic Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia airport. A travel advisory is in place for New York City until 6 am Saturday, and the flood threat extends to around 25 million people in the Northeast. The heavy rain will move north and east, impacting southern New England, with Connecticut facing the heaviest rainfall and flash flood warnings. Other areas like Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including Boston, also expect significant rainfall.