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NYC Caught Flat-Footed on Flood as Deluge Dredges Up Past Lessons (www.thecity.nyc)
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[–] AbstractifyBot@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

My abstract of the linked article

New York City experienced major flooding on Friday from heavy rainfall, overwhelming the city's aging infrastructure. Over six inches of rain fell, causing flooded roads and subways and more than 150 flooded schools. Critics argued that Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul did not adequately warn and prepare the public, with warnings and emergency declarations coming too late for many commuters. Residents in frequently flooded neighborhoods like Queens and Brooklyn once again saw their basements flood. Climate change is exacerbating heavy rainfall events, and while the city is working to improve flood resilience, it remains unprepared for the magnitude of storms now expected.

The flooding highlighted the city's ongoing challenges in upgrading its sewer and transit systems to handle increased precipitation.

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