Severe flash flooding has left a trail of destruction in New York, with torrential downpours causing chaos and disruption just hours before the highly anticipated World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The city's residents are bracing for a long night of clean-up and repair efforts, as emergency services scramble to respond to the deluge. Despite the treacherous weather conditions, organizers are confident that the World Cup final will go ahead as scheduled, with fans from around the world set to descend on the city to cheer on their favorite teams. As the clock ticks down to kick-off, New Yorkers are hoping that the worst of the flooding will be over by the time the teams take to the pitch.


Flash flooding hits New York as storms batter city hours before World Cup final - Spain vs Argentina expected to get underway on time despite torrential overnight downpours ...