US EditionNYC Flood Updates: Transit, Roads Shut Down During Rush Hour
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, JUL 31 – Nearly 50 million people face flood watches as severe storms cause transit disruptions and flight cancellations across the East Coast, officials reported.
- Mayor Eric Adams issued a state of emergency on August 1 due to severe storms causing flooding and transit shutdowns in New York City.
- The declaration followed heavy rainfall with 2 to 4 inches expected broadly and localized amounts reaching 5 to 8 inches, triggering widespread flooding.
- Floodwaters closed the Port Washington LIRR line, blocked Cross Island Parkway southbound lanes, and caused rescue efforts for stranded drivers in Queens.
- Adams announced a state of emergency and cautioned that travel alerts and flood warnings will remain active until 8 a.m., advising residents to remain indoors.
- The emergency led to travel suspensions, alternate side parking suspension on August 1, airport delays including three-hour JFK waits, and flooding risks extending southward.
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