Hurricane Ida – ’24 dead’ as biblical floods batter Northeast

TORRENTIAL downpours and tornadoes have battered northeastern USA claiming the lives of at least 24 people, including a two-year-old boy and two of his relatives. The powerful remnants of Hurricane Ida sparked chaos across the tri-state area on Wednesday night, leading to the first-ever Flash Flood Emergency being declared in New York City. Unprecedented rain in the northeast led to scenes like these: In New York and Philadelphia, streets turned into rivers with drivers stuck on flooded roads after remnants of Hurricane Ida brought torrential rain to New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia. At least nine people were reportedly killed by flooding overnight. The rain came on fast, Wednesday, crippling New York’s subway system and leaving residents stranded with stations flooded. The governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency. The National Weather Service - which issued a flash flood emergency in New York City for the first time ever - said the storm dumped 2 to 3 inches of rain per hour along the Philadelphia to New York City corridor. Mayor Bill de Blasio described the rain and flooding on Wednesday night as a "historic weather event.” "We saw a horrifying storm last night." And on Thursday morning - recovery efforts were underway to bring back the transportation system. New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged commuters to stay home from work and pleaded for patience. Aerial footage, Thursday, showed parts of Philadelphia still under water. In Montgomery County, outside of Philadelphia, some residents were rescued by emergency responders, and on Thursday morning video showed cars still submerged in water that has not receded. More than 200,000 customers in the northeast were without power early on Thursday, mostly in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Explore the intricate world of global politics with The Sun's reporting and in-depth analysis. We’ll bring you crucial updates on international relations, major events, and political shifts impacting nations worldwide. Follow the actions of key world leaders, major international organisations and the unfolding dynamics of global power. Our coverage includes the war in Ukraine, the deadly situation in the Middle East and the complex relationship between global superpowers. Subscribe now for essential insights into global politics. The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook:   / thesun   Follow The Sun on TikTok:   / ucizxayrp7-p0anpq-nd-h5g   Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:   / 1633225139   #Northeast #Hurricane #Ida