Two people were killed as a result of severe flooding that hit New York City during a powerful rainstorm. The victims were found in flooded basements in Brooklyn and Manhattan, with emergency responders working tirelessly to rescue others trapped by the rising waters. The rainstorm, which overwhelmed the city’s infrastructure, caused widespread damage and left many areas submerged.

The storm brought record-breaking rainfall, with some parts of the city experiencing nearly 4 inches of rain in just a few hours. Streets were flooded, vehicles were submerged, and subway stations were severely impacted. In Brooklyn, a basement in the borough's Sunset Park neighborhood was inundated, claiming the life of one victim. In Manhattan, another person was found dead in a flooded basement in Washington Heights. The flooding also caused significant disruptions to public transportation, as subway lines were temporarily shut down due to water damage.

As emergency services responded to the crisis, local authorities issued warnings about the dangers of basement flooding, urging residents to stay away from areas prone to flooding. The city has since begun cleanup and recovery efforts, with teams working to pump water from flooded streets and subway tunnels.

While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, the storm serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of urban infrastructure during extreme weather events. Local officials are now focusing on both immediate recovery efforts and long-term solutions to mitigate the impact of future storms.

Sources: New York Post, The New York Times, ABC7 NY, ABC News