Thursday's rain caused significant flooding, particularly in eastern Queens, which led to road closures and disruptions to subway services. The National Weather Service issued alerts about flooding risks to underground infrastructure like subways. In Brooklyn, images of flooding were reported, including water-filled buses. Power outages at W. Fourth Street exacerbated the situation, causing substantial service delays for B and C trains. Commuters expressed frustration with the subway system at a time when fare increases are anticipated, while Governor Hochul emphasized the need for infrastructure modernization and a review of the incident.
The National Weather Service warned of potential flooding to subway systems as rainfall led to severe floods in eastern Queens, impacting major roadways and transit services.
The MTA faced significant disruptions due to power outages at W. Fourth Street, severely affecting the B and C train services as commuters faced chaos during their morning commute.
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