New York, New Jersey Under Emergency Orders As Hurricane Ida-Caused Flash Floods Overwhelm US East Coast, At Least 45 Dead

LatestLY 2021-09-03

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Joe Biden, US President, says historic investment is needed to tackle the climate crisis. At least 45 people died due to flash floods. President Biden said the United States is facing climate-related damage across the country. Unprecedented levels of rainfall were witnessed in New York City and New Jersey. Some people remained trapped in flooded basements and cars. Phil Murphy, New Jersey Governor told BBC that at least 23 people had died in his state. Reportedly, at least 14 people lost their lives in New York City. In Pennsylvania, five people died. Reportedly, in New York, some 835 people had to be rescued from stranded subway trains. Videos circulating on social media showed cars floating down flooded roads. Watch the video to know more.

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