New york floods: all you need to know
New York City is experiencing a major disaster with extensive flooding caused by heavy rainfall.photo credits: ht photo
On September 29, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for the affected areas. She also stressed the significance of taking precautionary measures. source HT
On September 29 and September 30, the New York City Emergency Management Department issued a travel advisory, urging people to exercise caution and be prepared. credits: ht photo
The subway services have experienced severe disruptions, with several lines suspended due to flooding on the tracks credits: ht photo
Key roads such as the FDR Drive and Central Park transverses have been shut down due to flooding photo credits: ht photo
In the past 24 hours, the city received over 20 centimeters of rain, leading to widespread flooding in several areas. credits: ht photo