Intense rainfall over New York caused severe flooding in the city, sending water gushing into a subway train platform yesterday, as authorities issued several flash flood warnings across the New York City metropolitan area.
An eyewitness video showed floodwater surging onto the platform of 28th Street Station as passengers watched from inside a train car. In other footage, passengers knelt on their seats or lifted their legs to avoid the flood water inside the train.
New York City subway service was experiencing severe delays due to stations flooding, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
According to local media, a flash flood warning was in effect in New York City until 9.45pm last night.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy also declared a state of emergency.
