The city’s governor, Kathy Hotchul, declared a state of emergency.
Flash floods and traffic blackouts with disruption of subway services in a large radius of the city were brought by the heavy rains that hit New York City and the wider county to which it falls, earlier today.
As reported by the NYT, the governor of the city, Kathy Hotchul declared a state of emergency.
In fact, he urged New Yorkers to stay home if they can and said state officials were preparing flood rescue teams in Nassau and Westchester counties in case of flash flooding in the suburbs.
“It is critical that all New Yorkers take all necessary precautions and avoid flooded streets, which are some of the most dangerous places during flash flooding,” Ms. Hotchul said in a statement.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens that was set to last until 12:30 p.m. (local time)
Additional warnings were in effect for the Bronx, Staten Island and Jersey City, NJ
The Met Office warned that flash flooding would affect highways, roads and underpasses.
Source :Skai
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