Heavy rains cause flooding in New York
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley.
Las intensas lluvias colapsan Nueva York (Captura de pantalla Twitter @foxweather)
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Friday due to heavy rains recorded in New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley. She asked citizens not to travel on roads affected by floods.
"Please take steps to stay safe and remember to never attempt to travel on flooded roads," Hochul wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
The National Weather Service had issued a prior flood warning in New York. The agency detailed that the rain will continue at least through tonight in some areas. According to estimates from local media outlets, such as The New York Times, nearly 3 inches of rain fell in parts of Queens, King and Nassau Counties overnight, with another 1-3 inches expected.
The flooding has caused street closures and also affected New York City Subway service. The official Metropolitan Transportation Authority account published a link on social media so that citizens can receive updates on affected stations.
Videos on social media have shown how parts of the city are completely shut down due to heavy rainfall. The threat of flooding will affect approximately 25 million people in the state. The authorities warned that the transportation service is seriously affected and asked citizens to avoid leaving home.
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