Heavy rains that have been falling in New York City for the past two days have disrupted life throughout the city. Roads, metro stations, and many residential buildings were flooded. It was even reported that the activities of some public infrastructure facilities were temporarily suspended.
The situation worsened so much that the governor of New York state declared a state of emergency in the area. The government urges residents to observe safety precautions, not to approach areas where water has accumulated, and not to leave their homes unless necessary.
According to the city administration, in some districts, the water level has reached the wheels of trucks. Metro operations were suspended on several routes, and some buses were forced to change their routes.
Forecasters indicate that the rain will not stop in the coming days. They emphasize the risk of additional water accumulation in the city. This increases the likelihood of new problems arising in the power supply and transport system.
Experts attribute this situation in New York to climate change. According to them, in the coming years, the city's construction system should also be reviewed in accordance with heavy rains.
Currently, city rescue services are carrying out work to pump out water, clear roads, and evacuate the population to safe areas. New York authorities are advising everyone to remain calm and follow official instructions.
The heavy rain revealed not only a natural disaster, but also vulnerabilities in the infrastructure of large cities.
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