New York Mayor Eric Adams Reports Two Deaths Due to Heavy Rain
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that heavy rainfall in the American city yesterday, Thursday, resulted in the death of two people, while associated storms disrupted flights and weather authorities warned of flash flooding in certain areas.
Disruptions and Damage
Media outlets reported flooding and damage, and officials at John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark airports stated that flight schedules were disrupted.
Record-Breaking Storm
Adams wrote on X (formerly Twitter): "This storm broke precipitation records on October 30. Most of the rain that was supposed to fall over several hours fell in a 10-minute period in the afternoon."
Weather Warnings
The National Weather Service issued flood warnings for coastal areas in parts of the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, urging residents to exercise caution and be prepared for potential flooding.
