Tragedy Strikes in Brooklyn as Storm Brings Torrential Rain, Fatalities Reported
The storm that swept through New York City on Thursday left a trail of devastation, but none more tragic than the lives lost to flooding. Two men met their demise after being trapped in flooded basements during the torrential downpour.
In one of the incidents, a 39-year-old man was found submerged in his basement at Kingston Avenue, and despite efforts by emergency responders, he succumbed to his injuries at Kings County Hospital. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation.
Meanwhile, another victim – identified as a 43-year-old – was discovered unresponsive inside a flooded boiler room in Manhattan's West 175th Street neighborhood. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities were withholding his identity pending notification to family members.
The deaths come as no surprise to city officials, who have repeatedly warned that basement homes can become deadly within minutes during flash floods. In fact, Mayor Eric Adams noted earlier this week that heavy rain in a short period of time overwhelmed the sewer system, exacerbated by fall foliage clogging street drains.
Adams confirmed the Brooklyn incident during a live interview, stating that emergency crews had been dispatched to the scene and were working to determine the cause of the flooding. "When you look at what happened on one storm cell that largely fell in a 10-minute period, that just overwhelmed the sewer system," he said.
The mayoral office has cautioned residents about the dangers of basement flooding during heavy rainfall events. The tragic loss of life serves as a stark reminder of the importance of taking necessary precautions and staying informed about severe weather conditions.
The storm that swept through New York City on Thursday left a trail of devastation, but none more tragic than the lives lost to flooding. Two men met their demise after being trapped in flooded basements during the torrential downpour.
In one of the incidents, a 39-year-old man was found submerged in his basement at Kingston Avenue, and despite efforts by emergency responders, he succumbed to his injuries at Kings County Hospital. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation.
Meanwhile, another victim – identified as a 43-year-old – was discovered unresponsive inside a flooded boiler room in Manhattan's West 175th Street neighborhood. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities were withholding his identity pending notification to family members.
The deaths come as no surprise to city officials, who have repeatedly warned that basement homes can become deadly within minutes during flash floods. In fact, Mayor Eric Adams noted earlier this week that heavy rain in a short period of time overwhelmed the sewer system, exacerbated by fall foliage clogging street drains.
Adams confirmed the Brooklyn incident during a live interview, stating that emergency crews had been dispatched to the scene and were working to determine the cause of the flooding. "When you look at what happened on one storm cell that largely fell in a 10-minute period, that just overwhelmed the sewer system," he said.
The mayoral office has cautioned residents about the dangers of basement flooding during heavy rainfall events. The tragic loss of life serves as a stark reminder of the importance of taking necessary precautions and staying informed about severe weather conditions.
anyway RIP to those 2 guys, such a tragedy 
like, we need to figure out why our infrastructure isn't prepared for this kinda stuff. it's not just about taking precautions, it's about making sure our city can handle natural disasters. 
, two lives lost to something that can be prevented if we just take precautions like sealing those basement doors and making sure the gutters are clean 
. I'm all for the mayor's warning but still, it feels like no one's taking this seriously enough 
. And poor guy in Manhattan who was found dead in a flooded boiler room 
. I'm surprised city officials haven't done more to warn people about this, they're saying it's happening for years now 
. It's not rocket science, we just need to take care of ourselves and our homes during storms 
. I hope they get to the bottom of what caused these floods and make some real changes 
2 lives lost in Brooklyn is way too much... but I guess it's a good thing that emergency responders were there to help those trapped in flooded basements... they did everything they could, right? 
And yeah, Mayor Adams is spot on - we need to take precautions and stay informed about the weather... can't let our homes become deadly traps 
. On the bright side, I'm glad that city officials are being so proactive about warning people about basement flooding risks... hope everyone stays safe out there 
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their lives 
but seriously though, why can't the city do more to prevent this from happening? like, what's up with all these basement homes getting flooded in 10 minutes?! 
mayor adams is right tho, we need to be super aware of the weather and take precautions 
And in 2024 alone, we've had over 200 reported incidents! 
That's a whole lotta water and potential lives lost. 
. Can you imagine being trapped in your basement with no way out? 
. These storms can be super powerful and overwhelm our sewer systems. We need to take precautions and stay informed about severe weather conditions. It's just a harsh reminder of how fragile life can be 
. and of course, people are going to die because they didn't take precautions or stay informed...it's just common sense, right? 
" seriously though, can't we all just be better prepared? I mean, I know those basement homes might sound cozy, but not worth dying over 
. Mayor Adams is right, we need to upgrade our sewer systems and make sure people are aware of the risks. RIP to the two victims, may they rest in peace (and dry basement) 
especially when you're trapped underground. The mayor was right on the money saying the sewer system overwhelmed, it's like we all knew this was gonna happen but still...
But maybe there are more factors at play here than we know about. Like, what if the fall foliage was really bad this year and it clogged up all the drains? That could be a legit reason for the flooding, you know? 
My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their loved ones 
We need to be more careful and prepared during heavy rain events, city officials are right on the money 
Those poor people must have been trapped for ages, can you even imagine? 
