Two men lost their lives in separate tragic incidents when flooded basements trapped them on Thursday, amidst torrential rains that battered the city. The FDNY received a distress call at 4:25 p.m. regarding a person stuck in a basement at Kingston Avenue, and a rescue diver from Rescue Company 2 bravely entered the site to search for help. Miraculously, they managed to retrieve the man but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead shortly after being rushed to Kings County Hospital.
Meanwhile, a 43-year-old man succumbed to his injuries while trapped in a flooded boiler room at West 175th Street in Manhattan. The police were withholding the victim's identity pending notification of his family. As authorities continue their investigation into these incidents, officials are now pointing fingers at the heavy downpour and the clogged storm drains caused by fallen leaves.
The city is grappling with the aftermath of this devastating storm, which has left many residents shaken. Mayor Eric Adams condemned the flooding, stating that it was exacerbated by the short but intense rain shower that overwhelmed the sewer system. The mayor also acknowledged that foliage on the streets had compromised the effectiveness of the drainage systems, further aggravating the situation.
This is not an isolated incident, as city officials have repeatedly warned about the dangers of basement homes during flash floods, which can become deadly in a matter of minutes. With more rain expected to hit the city over the weekend, residents are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
Meanwhile, a 43-year-old man succumbed to his injuries while trapped in a flooded boiler room at West 175th Street in Manhattan. The police were withholding the victim's identity pending notification of his family. As authorities continue their investigation into these incidents, officials are now pointing fingers at the heavy downpour and the clogged storm drains caused by fallen leaves.
The city is grappling with the aftermath of this devastating storm, which has left many residents shaken. Mayor Eric Adams condemned the flooding, stating that it was exacerbated by the short but intense rain shower that overwhelmed the sewer system. The mayor also acknowledged that foliage on the streets had compromised the effectiveness of the drainage systems, further aggravating the situation.
This is not an isolated incident, as city officials have repeatedly warned about the dangers of basement homes during flash floods, which can become deadly in a matter of minutes. With more rain expected to hit the city over the weekend, residents are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
. I mean, can't believe how quickly these basements can turn into deathtraps during a flood. It's crazy that the city hasn't been able to prevent this from happening more often, especially with all the warnings out there about basement homes and flash floods being super deadly. 
And the fact that it was just a short but intense rain shower that caused all this chaos is wild. I feel bad for the families of the guys who lost their lives 
. We need to make sure our city's infrastructure is better equipped to handle these kinds of situations. Can't stress enough how important it is for people to be prepared and stay safe during heavy weather 
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. Those storm drains are a disaster waiting to happen and now people have to pay the price with their lives 
. And don't even get me started on those leaves clogging up everything... who thought that was a good idea? 
Anyway, seriously though, the mayor needs to step it up and fix these issues ASAP or else more lives will be lost 
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. I mean, come on, city officials knew this was coming but did nothing to prepare or fix the drainage systems 
. It's not like it's a new problem, they've been saying basement homes are a risk during flash floods for years, but still people get trapped and die 
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? It's just a matter of time before another disaster strikes if we don't take action now #TakeActionNow. The mayor is right, that short rain shower was intense and it's crazy how quickly it overwhelmed the sewer system 
. We need to be more prepared for these types of events and make sure everyone knows how to stay safe during a flood 
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. it's like, we all know about flood zones and basement safety, but do we really take it serious enough? I mean, these guys were just tryin to get through the storm, same as everyone else... they didn't deserve to die. it's a harsh reminder of how nature can be cruel & how our infrastructure ain't always ready for the unexpected 
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. and yeah, city officials warned us about basement homes during flash floods months ago... what's new? 