Emergency situation for New York and New Jersey; Video shows that subway marshy, flooded roads: Major marks
A powerful storm system on Thursday exposed heavy rains and flash floods on the US east coast, inspiring New York City and New Jersey to declare emergency. Roads turned into rivers, subway floods, cars were stranded, and public transport had stopped because the storm system was washed away through major cities from New York to Washington, DC.City officials issued an immediate warning as the situation worsened throughout the day, urged the residents to avoid traveling and take shelter inside the house. The National Meteorological Service warned that some areas could see 8 inches of rain, colliding with a rapid decline at a rate of up to 3 inches per hour, the Guardian said.
Emergency declaration and advice
Governor Kathy Hachul declared an emergency situation for New York City and the surrounding counties. “Heavy rains and potential floods are expected to affect evening movement. Employers are encouraged to dismiss employees quickly. Continue monitoring your local forecasts, and be safe, “he posted on X.Acting Governor Tahesh Way of New Jersey declared an effective emergency situation from 2 pm on Thursday. He said, “From this afternoon, we are expecting severe thunderstorms to cause heavy rains and damage with the possibility of flash flood across the state.”He said, “I urge all New Jersey to be vigilant, follow all security protocols and monitor the proper channels for the period of these storms. The residents should stay indoors until the absolutely necessary,” he said.New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a travel advice through Friday and activated the city’s flash flood emergency plan. “Avoid travel if you can, and install any flood prevention equipment in advance,” they posted on X.
Subway floods, under water water
In the city of New York, floods were broad and dramatic. The viral video showed water in metro stations including Grand Central Terminal and pooling on the floor of buses.At the 7th Avenue station in Park slopes in Brooklyn, flood waters were seen bursting through the walls.Commuter trains were either not spared. A long island rail train was stopped in Queens after covering flood water tracks. FDNY emergency respondents were seen through Merky Water, trying to save the trapped passengers.The Clearview Expressway in Queens was closed in both directions, as vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, were immersed in flood waters. Law enforcement gradually pulled people from cars before the traffic started again.
Extensive disruption for transportation
The storm wreaked havoc on almost all forms of transport. The subway lines were delayed or suspended. Buses flooded. Commuter trains in Long Island and New Jersey were stopped during the crowd. Flights at major airports in New York, New Jersey, Washington and Philadelphia were delayed or canceled.In Maryland, several water rescues to the north of Baltimore, and the roads leading for floods were already closed. Emergency shelters were opened overnight in anticipation of more storms.According to the Associated Press, in Pennsylvania, the reading saw severe floods in just one hour after 3 inches of rain.The video depicts underwater roads, cars are half-uttered, and emergency vehicles block irrevocable intersections.Ametrack suspended trains between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware due to high water on the tracks.
Weather forecast: Excess rain, winds and flood risk
High air gusts, hailstorms and tornadoes were also part of the storm system. In New Jersey, a tornado warning was issued, but no twists were confirmed. Nevertheless, more than 14,000 people were abandoned on Thursday evening without electricity.Flood watches continued throughout the night on Friday morning, officials warned that creek, highway, underpasses and basements were particularly weak.NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zachary ISCOL warned that the storm “could bring the rates and zodiac signs” in a very short time. ” City officials urged the residents, especially the people living in the basement apartments to go to the higher land.The storm comes after two weeks of intense rains, which was also filled in New York City and two deaths occurred in New Jersey.With the expectation of excess rainfall overnight and Friday, officials from across the region live on high alert.By Thursday night, most of the New York Metro sector remained paralyzed, forecast more storms in the coming hours.
