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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.

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

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

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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…

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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 (Sep 29) was an impact of climate change and likely reflects a "new normal," New York Governor

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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. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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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 …

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Washington

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

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Saturday (Sep 30) warned that the heavy downpour which led to flash flooding in New York City is the "new normal" because of the effects of climate change.
"And of course, we know this is a result of climate change. This is, unfortunately, what we have to expect as the new normal. It makes us be more prepared than ever before. And it requires us to focus on resiliency, to head off the horrific impacts that could 

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New York's flooding is 'new normal' in wake of climate change: Governor

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

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People "are shoehorned into every available space" in the Big Apple, so heavy rainfall poses a very real danger to a city not built to survive it, as the latest deluge shows.

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New York flooded as city's infrastructure struggles to cope with changing climate

Devastating floods may become commonplace in Manhattan thanks to climate change, says New York City Governor Kathy Hochul.

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

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