Severe Flooding in NYC and NJ Caused by Heavy Rain and Ancient Streams
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Gothamist
The NYC subway geyser at 28th Street Station was caused by the city's ancient Manhattan stream and wetland terrain, which, combined with aging sewer infrastructure and increased rainfall due to climate change, leads to frequent flooding. Urban development has exacerbated the issue by replacing natural water absorption areas with impervious surfaces, highlighting the need to adapt infrastructure to future climate conditions.