The floods that hit New York and New Jersey are not just bad weather – this is a full-blown disaster leaving death, destroyed cars, and submerged subway stations in its wake!
On Monday, powerful storms slammed the New York and New Jersey area, dumping record amounts of rain that caused flash floods and total traffic chaos. In New York City’s Central Park alone, 5 centimeters of rain fell in just one hour, marking the second-highest rainfall ever recorded in the city’s history, according to Mayor Eric Adams.
Death and chaos on the streets
Tragically, two people lost their lives in New Jersey’s Plainfield when floodwaters swept away their vehicle. Their bodies were found inside the submerged car, said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, who declared a state of emergency due to the catastrophic flooding.
Submerged subway stations and traffic meltdown
Videos circulating on social media show flooded New York subway stations, including a geyser of water erupting in a station on Manhattan’s west side. Traffic is in total meltdown – regional airports, highways, and rail lines are blocked or severely disrupted by the floods.
Record rainfall and rescue operations
In Rockland County, the suburb of Nanuet recorded a staggering 12.7 centimeters of rain, further proving the storm’s extremity. In northern Westchester County, authorities conducted numerous rescue operations to save people trapped in flooded cars, while many roads were closed due to flooding.
Climate change to blame
Governor Murphy directly blamed climate change for the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events hitting the region. “This is our new reality,” he said, emphasizing that such disasters will only get worse.
What’s next?
These weather disasters are not just a local problem – they are a warning for the entire world. If serious action against climate change is not taken, scenes like this will become our everyday life. New York and New Jersey are just the beginning.
Are you ready for the next storm?
Watching these videos and reading about the tragedies, one wonders – how prepared are we really? Will authorities manage to protect citizens, or will we remain powerless against nature’s fury? What do you think about these floods? Is this just the start, or can we still do something? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or just throw in a sarcastic meme – because hey, if we can’t laugh, what’s left?
Source: Index.hr, Tanjug
