What it’s really like when your morning commute turns into a swim…
Late Monday night, New York City got slammed by a wild rainstorm. And by morning? Chaos. Streets were soaked, subways were underwater, and people were stuck in cars and trains like scenes from a movie.
Mayor Eric Adams called it one of the most intense storms the city has seen — and yep, Central Park had its second-wettest hour ever recorded.
💧 Subways Turned Into Swimming Pools
Let’s talk subways.
According to officials, more than 15 million gallons of water had to be pumped out, way more than usual. That’s like filling over 22 Olympic swimming pools… underground.
Some riders said the water looked like a light brown river flowing through the stations.
“I thought I was gonna drown in the subway,” said Sharmin Ali, who was stuck for an hour.
“It looked like a river on the platform!” added another New Yorker, Isabella Chesley.
The MTA tried its best with pumps and emergency crews, but when that much rain falls that fast, there’s only so much they can do.
🌧 Why Does This Keep Happening?
Experts say NYC’s sewer system just can’t handle this kind of intense rain. It’s built to deal with 1 to 1.75 inches of rain per hour — but Monday’s storm dumped over 4 inches per hour in some areas. 😱
And here’s the crazy part: 5 of the worst rainstorms in NYC’s history have happened in just the past 4 years. Climate change? Definitely playing a role.
🚗 Yonkers, Elmsford & More: Streets Became Rivers
NYC wasn’t alone. Nearby towns like Yonkers, Greenburgh, Elmsford, and Rockland County also got hit hard.
- Saw Mill River Parkway looked more like a lake.
- Basements in Greenburgh were flooded, even with sandbags in place.
- Businesses in Elmsford had water up to 18 inches inside.
- A tree even crashed into a home in Branchville.
People are tired, especially since this is the third flood like this in six years for some families.
🛠 What Happens Next?
Crews have been working non-stop to:
- Pump water out of roads and buildings
- Clean debris from storm drains
- Reopen highways before rush hour
But officials admit — stopping these floods for good would take millions of dollars and years of construction.
And that’s if the weather even gives us the time.
🙋♀️ Real People, Real Reactions
“Everything’s flooded. I’ve never seen it this bad,” said Yonkers local Tiffany Perez.
“We’ve just learned to start heading to higher ground,” shared Ed Malone, who’s dealt with floods for generations at his business.
Despite it all, many people are still hopeful — and thankful things weren’t worse.
📣 Final Thoughts: It’s Time to Wake Up
Let’s be real. This isn’t just “bad weather.” It’s a warning.
Our cities weren’t built for this kind of climate, and the storms are only getting stronger.
New Yorkers are tough — but even the toughest city needs better tools to face what’s coming next.
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