A severe storm in New York City resulted in significant flooding, with parts of the city recording the second-wettest hour in history. Central Park received 2.07 inches of rain between 7 and 8 pm, leading to the flooding of subway stations, suspension of several subway lines, and the closure of major roadways. The Bronx River reached flood stage, necessitating emergency rescues, while debris injuries occurred in Harlem. The MTA requested $6 billion for stormwater improvements, which remain largely unfunded. Cleanup efforts commenced quickly as additional severe weather was anticipated.
A freak deluge Monday night turned parts of the city into a waterlogged maze, flooding subway stations, shutting down major roadways and delivering the second-wettest hour ever recorded in New York City history.
As Columbia geophysicist Klaus Jacob explained, anything that's a hole into a tunnel is a problem—especially with 39,000 open-air subway vents and a sewer system too outdated to keep up with today's storms.
The MTA has requested $6 billion to enhance stormwater resilience, but much of the work remains unfunded.
By sunrise Tuesday, the skies had cleared, but the cleanup had just begun. City workers were seen sweeping out stations and unclogging drains as the region braced for more unsettled weather.
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