Heavy Rainfall in New York Inundates Streets

Heavy Rainfall in New York Inundates Streets
Heavy rainfall in New York on 30 October led to flooding in various areas and two casualties. Weather authorities reported a record-breaking rainfall of 1.85 inches in Central Park, 2.09 inches at LaGuardia Airport, and 1.99 inches at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The rainfall was caused by an inland storm system moving throughout the Northeast. The storm caused significant travel disruptions, with inundated streets, subway stations, and cancellations and delays of flights at the John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport. Power outages were also reported in Queens and Staten Island.

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