Situation improving in New York, Governor said climate change was the reason for floods in the city
New York Flood: New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Saturday that the heavy rainfall and flooding that occurred in the city on Friday was a result of climate change. He called it the new normal. He appreciated the response of the authorities for relief and rescue operations. Meanwhile, the flood situation has improved on Saturday. Flood water is receding.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Saturday that the heavy rainfall and flooding that occurred in the city on Friday was a result of climate change. He called it the new normal. He appreciated the response of the authorities for relief and rescue operations.
Meanwhile, the flood situation has improved on Saturday. Flood water is receding. Water is being drained from the basement. Traffic has resumed on highways, subways, and airports.
After heavy rain on Friday, there was a sudden flood in the city. After this emergency was declared. The National Weather Service said John F. More than 8.65 inches (21.97 cm) of rainfall fell at Kennedy International Airport.
According to reports, more than 7.25 inches (18.41 centimeters) of rain fell in parts of Brooklyn. Some roads were knee-deep in water. Drivers got stuck on the highways. New York City's transportation system had collapsed. Roads and highways were submerged in water.
