State of Emergency Declared in NYC as Torrential Rains Flood Roads, Ground Flights

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency across parts of New York City after a potent rush-hour rainstorm swamped the city's metropolitan area on Sept. 29. The storm has shut down parts of the subway system and delayed flights into LaGuardia Airport.

"I am declaring a State of Emergency in New York City, the Hudson Valley, and Long Island in response to the significant, dangerous rainfall that is currently impacting the region and is expected to continue for the next 20 hours," the Democrat governor said in a statement.

Up to 5 inches of rain fell in some areas overnight, and as much as 7 inches more was expected throughout the day, Ms. Hochul said in a separate statement, urging New Yorkers to stay off the roads, remain vigilant, and follow safety protocols due to widespread dangerous travel conditions.