Nor'easter Batters New York, Northeast: Flooding, Outages and Flight Chaos
A nor'easter is pounding New York and the Northeast, causing moderate flooding in Manhattan, power outages and hundreds of grounded flights.
A powerful nor'easter continued to lash New York and the wider Northeast on Monday, bringing sustained rain and high winds that disrupted travel and left thousands without electricity.
The storm caused moderate flooding at Manhattan's Battery, a low-lying waterfront area vulnerable to storm surge and heavy rainfall. Forecasters expect the wet and windy conditions to persist through Monday as the system slowly moves across the region.
Utility crews reported power outages affecting thousands of customers, while airlines grounded hundreds of flights, adding to delays at major airports across the Northeast corridor.
The nor'easter, a type of storm that draws strength from the clash of cold air over land and warmer Atlantic waters, has already prompted local authorities to monitor flood-prone areas. Residents in affected zones have been advised to stay alert as the system lingers.
With the storm yet to fully clear the region, further disruptions to transport and power supplies remain possible through the day.