New York hit by flash flood, declared a state of emergency
New York City has been inundated due to incessant rains. The floodwaters came after the heaviest rains in New York so far. A state of emergency has been declared in the city following the floods.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city is now facing a historic seasonal event. He said New York was flooded and roads were in danger. Some of the footage posted on social media shows New York’s substations, people’s homes flooded and roads flooded. A state of emergency has also been declared in New Jersey. At least one person has been killed in a flood in New Jersey.
Most of New York’s subways have been closed due to incessant rains, and many train services and flights have been canceled. Hurricanes have caused heavy rainfall in New York, New Jersey and other areas. Thousands of Louisiana homes were without power on Sunday due to the storm. Many homes are still without electricity.
A similar curfew has been imposed in New Orleans. Meteorologists have warned of more rain. Due to climate change, there have been problems such as drought and heavy rains in recent times.
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