Nor’easter storm floods coastal areas from New Jersey to New England
Powerful weather system pummels shoreline for a second day, knocking out power to tens of thousands Residents of coastal communities in the US’s north-east slogged through floodwaters for a second day as a powerful storm known as a nor’easter pummeled the shoreline on Sunday , knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes. Tidal surges swamped low-lying neighborhoods in New Jersey while wind…
A powerful nor'easter storm has inundated coastal regions from New Jersey to New England for a second consecutive day, causing extensive damage and widespread power outages. Tidal surges submerged low-lying neighborhoods in New Jersey, while strong winds toppled trees on New York's Long Island, toppling utility poles. In Sea Bright, New Jersey, each high tide brought fresh flooding, with one resident's garage filling up with a foot of water.
The storm, which killed a New York City Housing Authority worker, is expected to linger through Sunday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and hazardous surf to New England. The National Weather Service predicts the storm will weaken overnight, but local officials warn another round of potential flooding could hit early Monday. Residents recall memories of Superstorm Sandy, which caused over $60 billion in damage across the eastern US in 2012, though this storm's impact is nowhere near that.
Storm surge and high winds have left over 100,000 customers without power, primarily in counties along the coast from New Jersey to Connecticut. The storm has prompted flight cancellations and delays, with over 250 flights canceled at Boston Logan International Airport on Sunday. Tidal flooding is expected to persist through high-tide cycles on Sunday night, and in New York City, water filled streets in the Howard Beach neighborhood.
Despite the challenges, some residents remain optimistic, noting that new building regulations implemented after Sandy have helped protect their homes from further flooding.
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