New York City under state of emergency after major flash flooding New York City has been placed under a state of emergency following major flash flooding caused by torrential downpours. The city experienced almost 200 millimeters of rain in some areas, leading to disruptions in subway services, inundation of ground-level apartments, and the transformation of […]
## Extreme weather ‘Life-threatening’ New York deluge triggers flash floods, swamps subways By , September 30, 2023  Torrential downpours in New York City on Friday led to flash flooding, causing disruption to subway services, flooding ground-level apartments, and transforming streets into small lakes. With almost 200 millimeters of rain falling in certain […]
Burning Man festival-goers trapped in Nevada desert as rain floods the site Introduction Burning Man festival-goers have found themselves in a dire situation as heavy rain floods the site in Nevada’s Black Rock desert, trapping thousands of people and closing access to the temporary city. The festival, known for its iconic burning of a wooden […]
Tropical Storm Hilary Brings Heavy Rainfall and Deadly Flood Warnings to California Tropical Storm Hilary has made landfall in Mexico and is now crossing into California, bringing intense rainfall and the threat of potentially deadly floods. Southern California, including Los Angeles and Ventura counties, is already experiencing dangerous flooding as roads turn into rushing rivers. […]