NYC faced 7 inches of rain in 24 hours, turning streets into rivers and halting subway travel.
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This storm comes two years after Hurricane Ida's floods. NYC's old infrastructure struggles with extreme weather.
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Rain reached 2.5 inches/hour in some places. Roads closed, cars and buses were trapped, and air travel disrupted.
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Joseph Kane of the Brookings Institute highlights the need for more investment in infrastructure due to extreme climate events.
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Steve Bowen emphasizes how extreme weather exposes infrastructure vulnerabilities due to climate change.
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A warmer atmosphere results in more intense storms, and existing infrastructure can't cope, says Bowen.
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23 million people in NY, NJ, and CT faced flood threats. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency.
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Mayor Eric Adams faced criticism for slow response and insufficient warnings to residents.
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NYC's wettest day since Hurricane Ida, says Zachary Iscol, NYC’s emergency management commissioner.
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Hurricane Sandy in 2012 was a massive climate wake-up call, with significant damage and loss of life.
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NYC's measures post-Sandy are lagging, and there's been inadequate preparation for new extreme weather patterns.
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The city’s focus post-Sandy was on coastal flooding. New issues, like heavy rain, need different solutions.
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Mona Hemmati, from Columbia Climate School, points to NYC's challenges due to its urban landscape and outdated stormwater systems.
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Hemmati suggests both government and public need to be proactive. Bowen notes many New Yorkers lack flood insurance.
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A potential government shutdown may complicate recovery. Federal support and insurance programs could be impacted.
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