‘Historic’ Flooding Caused by Remnants of Hurricane Ida Swamps Northeast

The deadly remnants of Hurricane Ida battered the Northeast, killing at least 29 people, wiping out public transportation service and stranding thousands with no power or roadways. For the first time in history, a flash flood emergency was issued in New York City, where subways became raging waterfalls and Manhattan streets became rivers. Subway service was suspended, as was air transportation at the region's three major airports.