New York City Mayor declares state of emergency after record-breaking rain
The Hindu
At least five flash-flood emergencies were issued on September 1 evening by the National Weather Service, stretching from just west of Philadelphia through northern New Jersey
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a state of emergency on September 1 night due to what he called a "historic weather event" with record-breaking rain across the city leading to flooding and dangerous conditions on the roads. Nearly all New York City subway lines were suspended late on September 1 as the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida brought drenching rain and the threat of flash floods and tornadoes to parts of the northern mid-Atlantic, CNN reported earlier. At least five flash-flood emergencies were issued on September 1 evening by the National Weather Service, stretching from just west of Philadelphia through northern New Jersey.
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