"Flash Floods Sweep NYC Streets as City Braces for More Rain. A dramatic and intense flash-flooding episode has hit New York City, catching residents and commuters off guard with streets rapidly filling with rainwater up to pedestrians' knees. Dozens of videos shared on social media show the alarming scenes, with drivers struggling to navigate flooded roads and pedestrians forced to wade through knee-deep waters. As the city continues to experience above-average rainfall, officials are warning of potential further flooding, leaving many to wonder if the city's infrastructure can keep up with the deluge."
In the first severe flash-flooding episode of the year for New York City, streets were filled with backed-up rainwater up to pedestrians’ knees. Dozens of videos, from ...
