It is raining in New York City. So much. So a lot in order that it’s just about drowned the total public transportation system, and now streets are flooding everywhere in the metropolis as its historical infrastructure does its greatest to cope with the 5 inches of rain which have fallen up to now 12 hours.
Floodwaters have been splitting into subway stations and tunnels, inflicting “major disruptions” to subway service on various lines in Brooklyn. A fast take a look at the MTA’s web site will present you that each single subway line in New York City is both delayed, rerouted, partially suspended, or suspended altogether within the case of 4 strains.
Underground isn’t the one concern, although. There’s loads of flooding up above – the place people such as you and me stay. Roads in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens (and components of New Jersey) are flooding as a result of their sewer techniques are getting overwhelmed. To be honest, this a lot rain in such a brief period of time will fuck up any sewer system.
According to CNN, over 8.5 million people are underneath a flash flood warning on Friday in New York and New Jersey, and there’s nonetheless loads of rain to come back.
Governor Kathy Hochul has already declared a state of emergency in New York City and surrounding areas due to the rain.
“I am declaring a State of Emergency in New York City, the Hudson Valley and Long Island in response to the significant, dangerous rainfall that is currently impacting the region and is expected to continue for the next 20 hours. Ahead of this storm we deployed thousands of State personnel and I have directed all State agencies to provide all necessary resources to address this extreme weather event. It is critical that all New Yorkers take all necessary precautions and avoid flooded roads, which are some of the most dangerous places during flash floods.”
This is a growing story, and Jalopnik will replace it when updates on the storm grow to be out there.
Source: jalopnik.com