New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared that the torrential downpours and flash flooding in New York City were a result of climate change and may be the "new normal." Nearly eight inches of rain fell, causing major disruptions to the subway and commuter rail services. Hochul declared a state of emergency and warned of "life-threatening" floods. Despite the heavy rain, no fatalities were reported.from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/VHDBqcT