"Devastating Deluge: New York City Subways and Highways Paralyzed by Record-Breaking Floods"
Torrential downpours in New York City caused flash flooding, disrupting subway service, flooding ground-level apartments, and turning streets into small lakes. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency, and National Guard troops were deployed to assist in the response. The subway system and commuter rail service experienced major disruptions, with some lines suspended and stations closed. The intense rainfall is attributed to climate change, and September 2023 has been one of the wettest Septembers on record in New York. Despite the flooding, the city's public schools remained open.
