New York City Flooded Again: 2.07 Inches in One Hour, MTA Urged to Improve Infrastructure
New York City faced another severe flooding incident on Monday night, with 2.07 inches of rainfall in just one hour, the second-highest amount ever recorded. This event follows similar occurrences, including a geyser erupting at the 28th Street 1 station during Hurricane Ida in 2021. Governor Kathy Hochul acknowledged the need for improvements, as such news today are expected to continue.
The 28th Street station in Chelsea was once again overwhelmed by water, with a geyser erupting from a drain and flooding the platform and a stalled train. Riders witnessed the chaos, describing it as a disaster. This incident highlights the limitations of New York City's wastewater and drainage systems, which generally function during normal rainfall but can be overwhelmed by severe weather events. The infrastructure, not designed to handle extreme conditions, cannot cope with rainfall intensity above an inch and a half in an hour. MTA's chairman and CEO, Janno Lieber, attributed the flooding to the system's inability to handle heavy rainfall. Klaus Jacob, a geophysicist, emphasized the need for city and MTA agencies to collaborate and improve the system's resilience.
Monday's flooding incident serves as a reminder of the urgent need to upgrade and improve New York City's wastewater and drainage systems. With severe weather events expected to continue, it is crucial for the city and MTA to work together to enhance the system's resilience and prevent such disasters in the future.
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