Torrential rain caused severe flooding in NYC subway stations, leading to significant service disruptions across multiple commuter lines. Over 2.5 inches of rain fell in Central Park, overwhelming the sewer system. The MTA Chair reported that the subway cannot handle more than 1.5 to 1.34 inches without critical backups. Videos showed passengers in flooded subway platforms, while the 28th Street station was submerged under 2.1 inches. The MTA is taking measures to prevent future flooding, emphasizing the need for better coordination with the City of New York.
The city's sewer system backing up resulted in severe flooding, with the subway unable to handle rain exceeding 1.5-1.34 inches, leading to significant service disruptions.
Over 2.5 inches of rain fell in Central Park, and videos showed subway platforms submerged, highlighting the inadequacy of the stormwater management system.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber emphasized that the flooding was due to the stormwater management system's lack of capacity, with the 28th Street station submerged by 2.1 inches.
The MTA is working to prevent water from flooding the system, indicating a need for collaboration with the City of New York for long-term solutions.
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