By Mehak Pal
Published Sep 30, 2023

Hindustan Times
In Focus

New York floods: All you need to know

New York City is facing a severe calamity with widespread flooding due to heavy rainfall

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for affected areas on September 29, 2023. She also emphasized the importance of precautionary measures

The New York City Emergency Management Department issued a travel advisory on September 29 and September 30 urging caution and preparedness

Subway services have been severely impacted, with multiple lines suspended due to flooding on tracks

Major roads, including the FDR Drive and Central Park transverses, have been closed due to flooding

The city received more than 20 centimetres of rain in the last 24 hours and several areas of the city are witnessing floods