The Floodgates of Inequality: How New York's Flash Flooding Exposes a City's Woes The deluge that swept through New York City on Saturday was more than just a freak weather event – it was a stark reminder of the city's long standing infrastructure woes and the disproportionate impact of natural disasters on its most vulnerable residents.
As social media footage revealed, parts of Manhattan were transformed into virtual rivers, with water pouring into subway stations and flooding streets to knee high levels.
Commuters waded through the deluge, some using trash bags as makeshift raincoats, while others watched in dismay as their vehicles were submerged up to their axles.