Flash Floods Hit New York Subways As I Watch

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports firsthand from New York City as subway systems shut down due to severe flash flooding. A storm dropped over three inches of rain in just over an hour, overwhelming underground transit and bringing the city to a standstill. McIntyre points out the rising costs—both in money and infrastructure strain—as these once-rare events are now happening multiple times a year, reflecting the escalating financial toll of climate-driven extreme weather.