Heavy rainfall during a severe storm overwhelmed storm sewers along College Avenue in Staten Island, leading to flooded streets and vehicles. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for multiple counties. The storm resulted in flooding that trapped several cars, with some areas receiving 2.66 inches of rain, exceeding the sewer system's capacity. NYC's Department of Environmental Protection noted that much of the drainage system performed well thanks to prior maintenance. City officials are looking into long-term solutions for effectively managing intense rain events.
"Yesterday's sudden and intense rainstorm is a prime example of how our changing climate is bringing more extreme weather..."
"The city's sewer system was designed to handle 1.75 inches of rain per hour. But yesterday's storm blew past that capacity, with some areas of Staten Island, including Westerleigh, experiencing a total of 2.66 inches of rainfall."
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