Apocalypse in New York! Monstrous flood in the largest city in the USA!

New York's governor declared, "This is a life-threatening storm" as a month's worth of rain poured down in hours. Some areas saw up to 20 cm of rain, prompting a state of emergency. Knee-deep water stranded pedestrians, flooding streets and basements. Car traffic struggled, and the subway and Metro North faced severe disruptions.