Two Dead in NYC Basement Flooding During Record Rainstorm

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Two men died after being trapped in flooded basements during a severe storm in NYC, which caused widespread flooding, emergency rescues, and transit disruptions, with officials citing heavy rain and clogged drains as contributing factors.
- 2 men die after being trapped in flooded basements during Thursday’s storm Gothamist
- 2 Men Die in Basement Flooding as Sudden Downpour Hits New York Area The New York Times
- Deadly storm shatters NYC rainfall records. Central Park sees highest total in more than 100 years CBS News
- NYC flooding: 2 people found dead in flooded basements in Manhattan, Brooklyn ABC7 New York
- 2 die after rooms flood during heavy rain in New York City NBC News
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