Nature's way of flushing the toilet

New York City has declared a state of emergency as the city prepares to be dumped with up to seven inches of rain on Friday, in a final blow from Tropical Storm Ophelia. 

'I am declaring a State of Emergency across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley due to the extreme rainfall we’re seeing throughout the region,' governor Kathy Hochul said. 'Please take steps to stay safe and remember to never attempt to travel on flooded roads.'

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