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Climate change means New York City's flooding is 'new normal,' governor says

New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned that torrential downpours and flash flooding in New York City reflect a "new normal" caused by climate change.
These extreme weather events demonstrate the uneasy accommodation that New York has with Mother Nature.
The flash flooding highlights the effects of climate change and calls for increased awareness and action to address the issue.

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Times of India

New York City's heavy rain is 'new normal' due to climate change, governor says

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared that the torrential downpours and flash flooding in New York City were a result of climate change and may be the "new normal." Nearly eight inches of rain fell, causing major disruptions to the subway and commuter rail services. Hochul declared a state of emergency and warned of "life-threatening" floods. Despite the heavy rain, no fatalities were reported.

2 months ago·India

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Reuters

Climate change means New York City's flooding is 'new normal,' governor says

Torrential downpours that caused flash flooding in New York City on Friday reflect a "new normal" due to the effects of climate change, New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned on Saturday, as the city began drying out after one of its wettest days ever.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

New York's Heavy Rain 'New Normal' Due To Climate Change, Says Governor

Torrential downpours after a week of mostly steady rainfall that brought flash flooding to New York City on Friday was an impact of climate change and likely reflects a "new normal," New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Saturday. "Of course, we know, this is the result of climate change. This is unfortunately what we have to expect as the new normal," Hochul said in an address. Almost eight inches (20 cm) of rain fell in some parts of the most…

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Channel News Asia

New York City's heavy rain is 'new normal' due to climate change, governor says

Torrential downpours after a week of mostly steady rainfall that brought flash flooding to New York City on Friday (Sep 29) was an impact of climate change and likely reflects a "new normal," New York Governor

2 months ago·Singapore

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Washington Examiner

Gov. Kathy Hochul blames climate change for flash flooding in New York

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul listens to speakers during a news conference in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Gov. Kathy Hochul blames climate change for flash flooding in New York Jenny Goldsberry September 30, 07:57 PM September 30, 07:57 PM Video Embed Gov. Kathy Hochul (R-NY) told New Yorkers to expect events like recent flooding, since they have become the "new normal," during a briefing Saturday. It …

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Haaretz

Climate change means New York City's flooding is 'new normal,' governor says

Almost eight inches of rain fell in some parts of the most populous U.S. city, turning some streets into rivers, stranding buses and cars for hours, and forcing some subway and commuter rail lines to close

2 months ago·Tel Aviv- Yafo, Israel

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