New York declares state of emergency over 'brutal flooding'

Thursday, 2 September 2021Newsdesk

A state of emergency has been declared in New York City after it was hit by record rainfall and flash flooding as a result of Tropical Storm Ida.

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As per news report of BBC, mayor Bill de Blasio said the city was "enduring an historic weather event" with "brutal flooding" and "dangerous conditions" on the roads. Footage on social media showed water pouring into subway stations and people's homes, and flooded roads. New Jersey also declared an emergency and reported at least one death. A person drowned in Passaic, New Jersey, the local mayor said, A tornado also destroyed at least nine homes in Mullica Hill, in the same state.

Source -BBC