Idaho: 44 killed so far in tidal wave in northeastern United States
Ida: A flood emergency has been declared in the United States
On Thursday (September 9) morning, New Yorkers saw water gushing around the house. Roads have been submerged due to record rainfall and flooding caused by Hurricane Idar. Rail communication has been cut off. The bus is running on a few feet of water. Then the news of death came one after another.
At least 44 people have been killed in four states in the United States in flash floods caused by a four-magnitude hurricane that hit Louisiana and turned into a tropical storm.
At least 41 people have been killed in flash floods and tornadoes in the northeastern United States. More than three inches of rain has fallen in parts of New York.
President Joe Biden has said that a "historic investment" will be needed to deal with the natural disaster. Environmental disasters continue across the United States and the country considers the disaster a "life-and-death crisis."
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says at least 23 people have died in the state - most of them trapped in cars after rising water levels. Three have died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one in Connecticut.
At least 14 people have died in New York City, including 11 stranded in the basement of a building.
While it is not yet clear what the impact of climate change is at the rate of storms at this rate, rising sea levels cause the surrounding air to warm up and increase the likelihood of hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons. As a result, this type of disaster is accompanied by the risk of heavy rainfall.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said, "We need to get this message out to people that the situation is going to get worse."
New York State Governor Kathy Hutchel commented: "We had no idea that between 8:50 pm and 9:50 pm the sky would literally break and it would rain and the water from Niagara Falls would flow down the streets of New York."
Extreme levels of flood danger were announced in at least 22 places in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It is feared that this number may increase further. Many in the area are trapped in their homes submerged in water.
The governors of New York and New Jersey have declared a state of emergency in their respective states. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called it a "climatic historical event" and said people in the city were suffering in hell. Nine people died in New York City alone, he said.
Almost all subway lines in New York City have been shut down. Not necessarily, the movement of such vehicles on the road was banned but it was later lifted. Numerous plane and train journeys were also suspended.
New York's Central Park received at least eight centimeters of rain in just one hour due to Eider. The body of a 70-year-old man has been recovered from a car, said Hector Laura, mayor of Pasak, New Jersey.
The roof of a Postal Department building in New Jersey has collapsed. Police said there were people inside at the time. Rescuers rushed to the scene, but it was not immediately clear how many people were injured.
New York police have advised people not to go on the streets. The fire department said they had to respond to calls for help from across the city. Most of New York's subways have been closed. Most trains and flights from New York and New Jersey have also been suspended.
Hurricane Ida was moving north along the east coast of the United States after hitting Louisiana last Sunday. The hurricane was a Category 4 hurricane. The hurricane caused extensive damage in Louisiana. Thousands of homes there still have no electricity connection. A night curfew has been imposed in New Orleans.
George Bailey, a resident of New York, said he had no idea the flooding would be so severe. He said, 'In the middle of dinner I heard a gurgling sound, water was coming out of the shower drain in our bathroom. I then went to check the main water line in the utility room, by the time I got back there was about a foot of water in the living room. It's happened so fast that it's unbelievable. '
The U.S. Meteorological Department has declared "emergency flood conditions" in New York City, Brooklyn, Queens and parts of Long Island. Tornado warnings have been issued in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The hurricane caused extensive damage in Louisiana. Thousands of homes there still have no electricity connection. A night curfew has been imposed in New Orleans.
The effects of the tropical storm Eider remnants are seen in the 'extreme form' of the weather in New York and New Jersey. Hurricane Ida, which was hit by a four-magnitude hurricane, struck south of Louisiana a few days ago. Later it weakened and turned into a tropical storm. Climate change is thought to be the main cause of the floods. Sources: BBC, NBC and New York Times.
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