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).
I am declaring a State of Emergency across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley due to the extreme rainfall we’re seeing throughout the region.
Please take steps to stay safe and remember to never attempt to travel on flooded roads.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) September 29, 2023
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.
For the rest of the day, a moderate risk of excessive rainfall is forecast for an area stretching from just west of Newark, N.J., to East Hampton, N.Y., and north toward Danbury, Conn.
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.
There are major disruptions to subway service, especially in Brooklyn, because of flooding caused by heavy rainfall.
Check https://t.co/vhZQ2kZ2vb for the latest information on how your train is traveling. pic.twitter.com/q1MtBMEJoo
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) September 29, 2023
Service across our network is severely disrupted due to this extreme rainfall. Please stay home if you don't need to travel.
If you must head out, use extra caution and check the service status for your line at https://t.co/8rwbuwle0p before you go. Stay safe, New York. https://t.co/mkn8WLJlJd
— MTA (@MTA) September 29, 2023
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.
Service across our network is severely disrupted due to this extreme rainfall. Please stay home if you don't need to travel.
🇺🇸 Se registran inundaciones en la ciudad de Nueva York: pic.twitter.com/UV82VdvURR
— Informe Orwell (@InformeOrwell) September 29, 2023
🇺🇲 | Inundaciones en Brooklyn, Nueva York: pic.twitter.com/LbuMYgfNur
— Alerta Mundial (@AlertaMundial2) September 29, 2023
