New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a state of emergency was declared in New York, which had a generally rainy last week, to combat the rainwater, which increased its intensity and prevented subway transportation on some lines.
While services were disrupted on 4 subway lines due to floods in the Brooklyn area, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that “subway service is extremely limited and services at some stations may be stopped.”
“If you must travel, use public transportation. Avoid flooded roads. If you live in a basement, be prepared to move to higher ground,” New York City District Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol said in a statement. He warned:
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
According to weather forecasts, rain will continue until Saturday. A flash flood warning was issued for some parts of New York’s city area due to heavy rain, which is expected to reach 20 centimeters in places.
THERE ARE DISRUPTIONS IN AIR TRANSPORTATION
In New York, where air transportation was negatively affected due to bad weather conditions, it was reported that all access to one terminal of LaGuardia Airport (Terminal A) was closed, and disruptions were experienced at 3 airports in the state.
It was also stated that the ground being filled with water due to previous rains increased the possibility of floods.
NEIGHBORING STATES ARE ALSO UNDER THE DANGER OF FLOOD
On the other hand, outside of New York, residents were warned against floods in most counties of New Jersey and Connecticut, which had heavy rain for 4 days of the last week.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy warned residents to be careful and never drive or walk on flooded roads.
It was noted that coastal overflows may occur, especially in the central and southern regions of the state, where the altitude is close to the water level. (AA)