When It Rains, It Pours—NYC Subways Get A Waterfall Makeover
When It Rains, It Pours—NYC Subways Get A Waterfall Makeover
US · Published Nov 1, 2025
Torrential rain turned a Brooklyn subway station into an indoor waterfall, causing widespread transit delays.
Record rainfall in NYC led to flash flood warnings and tragic fatalities in basement apartments.
The event highlights the urgent need for infrastructure improvements to combat extreme weather impacts.
Brooklyn subway station transforms into indoor waterfalls
A torrential downpour transformed a Brooklyn subway station into an unexpected spectacle on October 30, turning the Metropolitan Avenue/Lorimer Street station into a scene reminiscent of indoor waterfalls. Cracks in the ceiling became conduits for cascading water, highlighting the city's vulnerability to extreme weather events. The intense storm led to significant transit delays throughout New York City, compounded by flash flood warnings that blanketed the region.
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