Record-Breaking NYC Rainstorm Causes Fatal Flooding and Sewer Overload
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A deadly storm caused record rainfall in NYC, with Central Park experiencing its highest in over 100 years, leading to severe flooding, fatalities, and disruptions at airports and transit systems. The city is actively managing flood risks through pre-storm preparations and infrastructure efforts, while the weather remains windy and cool for upcoming events like Halloween and the NYC Marathon.
- Deadly storm shatters NYC rainfall records. Central Park sees highest total in more than 100 years CBS News
- 2 Men Die in Basement Flooding as Sudden Downpour Hits New York Area The New York Times
- Deadly NYC flooding linked to ‘overwhelmed sewer system’: Emergency Management Yahoo
- Watch: Deadly rainfall sets record in New York City BBC
- NYC flooding: 2 people found dead in flooded basements in Manhattan, Brooklyn ABC7 New York
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