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The mayor of Brooklyn assured that “the climate catastrophe is already here, and we must plan accordingly.”
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The torrential rains this Friday forced the declaration of a state of emergency in New York City due to the serious flooding that has been recorded.
The city’s subway systems, streets and highways have been flooded, while at least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport had to close.
Up to 5 inches of rain fell in some areas overnight, and up to 7 inches more is expected in the coming hours, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
“This is a dangerous, life-threatening storm,” he added.
This is the ninth rainiest day that the American city has experienced since records began in 1869.
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New York’s mayor said the city was under “dangerous weather conditions.”
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Some places received more than 12 cm of rain in the last few hours.
Both New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey State Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in their territories to facilitate access to resources for damage mitigation.
“We are experiencing heavy rain that is expected to accelerate in several parts of the state in the coming hours. Residents should stay off the roads, remain alert and follow safety protocols,” Murphy said.
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The rains have closed hundreds of businesses in New York.
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Authorities warn that the rains may continue in the coming hours.
The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, assured that the situation was “dangerous” and warned that the rain will continue.
In the city, subway lines were flooded and closed, streets were blocked, and in some parts, fallen trees were reported.
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