"New York City received 2.07 inches of rain in one hour, marking the second-wettest hour since 2021. The scene at the 28th Street station included a geyser erupting from a drain."
"The city's sewer system and storm-water management can't handle rainfall exceeding 1.5-1.75 inches per hour, leading to flooding at subway stations during these events."
New York City experienced 2.07 inches of rainfall in one hour, resulting in severe flooding at subway stations. The 28th Street station witnessed a geyser erupting from a drain, submerging riders in murky water. This flooding event is reminiscent of similar occurrences during Hurricane Ida in 2021. The city's sewer and storm-water management systems are inadequate for heavy rainfall, failing to process water when rainfall exceeds approximately 1.5-1.75 inches per hour. The problem is exacerbated at flood-prone locations like the 28th Street station in Manhattan.
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