New York City hit by record rainfall, 2 dead in flooding
Central Park received 1.80 inches of rain and LaGuardia Airport 1.97 inches — both surpassing century-old records
NEW YORK (MNTV) – Record-breaking rainfall drenched New York City on Thursday, killing two people and causing widespread flooding.
According to the National Weather Service, Central Park received 1.80 inches of rain and LaGuardia Airport 1.97 inches — both surpassing century-old records.
Police told ABC News that the victims were found in flooded basements, with investigations ongoing.
The storm also triggered major travel disruptions, with more than 1,000 flights canceled across the United States, mainly in the Northeast, ABC News reported citing FlightAware.
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