New York Flooding: Subways Shut Down, State of Emergency Declared and More Updates

LaGuardia Airport, a key hub for budget airlines, found itself submerged in ankle-deep water during the recent New York flooding, creating chaos for travelers, NY Post reports.

Terminal A, which handles flights for Spirit and Frontier Airlines, was temporarily shut down as floodwaters inundated the facility.

Pictures and videos circulating on social media portrayed a grim scene within the terminal, with frantic passengers attempting to escape the rising waters.

One passenger, in a TikTok video, showed the water creeping over her boots and breaching the terminal's revolving doors, concluding her post with a resolute statement: "NEVER FLYING FROM LAGUARDIA AGAIN."

Influencer Batsheva Haart shared a TikTok video of a car struggling to navigate the flooded roads surrounding the airport, accompanied by a plea to all travelers: "PSA anyone coming into or leaving LGA."

Amid the New York flooding, LaGuardia Airport authorities made the decision to temporarily halt operations at Terminal A, relocating affected passengers to Terminal C.

Spirit Airlines had to cancel all its flights departing from Terminal A until 3 p.m., while Frontier Airlines decided to operate its remaining flights from Terminal C.

New York Flooding Updates on Flights

Flights into LaGuardia also experienced disruptions because of water accumulation in the airport's refueling area.

Officials have warned of possible intermittent ground stops due to ongoing heavy rainfall, noting that the FAA will implement temporary ground stops as needed, per ABC 7.

As for other New York airports, departures from John F. Kennedy International faced delays averaging 15 minutes and increasing, with minimal cancellations and delays reported at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travelers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport and stay informed by signing up for PANYNJ alerts and checking the airports' websites for real-time New York Flooding updates, as conditions are continually evolving.

New York State of Emergency Declared Amid Severe Flooding

New York City grapples with severe flash flooding, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency as powerful storms wreak havoc across the region, according to BBC.

The subway system, streets, and highways in the city have been inundated, leading to the closure of at least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport.

Some parts of the city have already witnessed up to 8 inches (20 cm) of rainfall, with forecasters predicting additional inches throughout the day.

Governor Kathy Hochul has characterized the situation as a "dangerous, life-threatening storm" and officially declared a state of emergency for New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley.

Governor Hochul used the social platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to issue the declaration, urging residents to prioritize safety and avoid travel on flooded roads. Fortunately, there have been no reports of fatalities or critical injuries.

The neighboring town of Hoboken in New Jersey, situated just across the Hudson River from New York City, has also declared a state of emergency in response to New York flooding.

New York City's Mayor, Eric Adams, underscored the need for "heightened alertness and extreme caution" due to New York state of emergency.

He noted that some subway lines were entirely suspended, and many stations were closed, causing significant disruptions to the city's transit system.

Emergency personnel in Mamaroneck, a suburb in Westchester County north of the city, had to employ inflatable rafts to rescue individuals trapped in buildings by the floodwaters.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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