After UAE, severe weather hits Iran. Iran's Konarak and Sistan and Baluchestan provinces hit badly. Watch to know more.

Southeast Iran battles floods: After UAE, severe weather hits Iran

Flood warnings have been issued in Yemen's Mukalla, severe damage to property and infrastructure reported. Watch to know more.

Torrential rains sweep Yemen's Mukalla

At least 33 people have been killed over three days of heavy rains and flash flooding in Afghanistan. The government’s disaster management department said that heavy rains were responsible for flash floods which caused high human and financial losses.

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Floods have battered southeast England. A combination of high tides and strong winds have led to flooding across the United Kingdom holiday homes. Watch in for more details!

Flooding submerges holiday homes in southeast England

One of the worst floods in decades have hit a string of Russian regions in the Ural Mountains and Siberia in recent days. Flood waters triggered by melting snow have hit a large area stretching from Russia's Ural mountains to the border area with Kazakhstan. At least 10,000 homes were flooded, leaving thousands of people with only their pets and a few belongings as they fled.

Russia Floods: Record flood waters rise in Russia's Urals and Siberia, forcing thousands to evacuate

On Monday, the State Council – China’s cabinet – announced an investigative team would examine the handling of the floods and propose measures to improve disaster prevention, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

Eastern China battles severe flooding

In Indonesia search for the missing continues after deadly landslide and flash floods hit the countries' Sumatra Island. Over 150 Rescuers have been roped in the operations but blocked roads continue to hamper efforts. Watch in for more details!

Indonesia: Flash floods wreak havoc in Sumatra, at least 26 dead

In Indonesia search for the missing continues after deadly landslide and flash floods hit the countries' Sumatra Island. over 150 Rescuers have been roped in the operations but blocked roads continue to hamper efforts. Watch to know more!

Indonesia: Flash floods wreak havoc in Sumatra, claim at least 19 lives, several missing

Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Pakistan's Karachi. Downpour leaves roads submerged and over 700 power station out of service. Watch to know more!

Pakistan: Heavy rain causes urban flooding in Karachi

Pakistan: Heavy rain leaves over 700 power stations out of service in Karach

<p>A remote US&nbsp;Army base in the South Pacific, the US&nbsp;Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA), experienced a major flooding incident on Roi-Namur in the Marshall Islands. The event, captured on video, unfolded on Saturday night (Jan 21) as powerful waves struck the dining hall, causing extensive damage.</p>

<p>Video footage shows the dramatic moment when a colossal wave breaches the dining area, washing over individuals inside. The Outrigger Bar &amp; Grill faced successive "rogue waves," leading to doors being torn off their hinges, furniture being tossed, and people losing balance and falling.</p>

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<p>Although no fatalities occurred, one person sustained injuries during the flooding. The National Weather Service in Guam had issued a High Surf Warning, forecasting dangerously large waves of 10 to 15 feet. Eighty out of approximately 120 base personnel were evacuated, and the Army relocated all Roi residents until services are restored.</p>

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<p>Colonel Drew Morgan, USAG–KA Garrison commander, told Fox Weather that&nbsp;the priority is clearing the runway on Roi-Namur and assessing its safety. Evacuated personnel not required for immediate response efforts will return once the runway is open, facilitating the recovery process.</p>

<p>The massive waves caused substantial damage to the base and two nearby airports in the Marshall Islands. Roi-Namur,&nbsp;the second-largest island of the Kwajalein Atoll, plays a crucial role in the military infrastructure.</p>

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<p>Rogue waves, also known as freak or killer waves, have been part of maritime folklore for centuries, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Scientists have officially recognised these waves in recent decades and defined&nbsp;them as waves greater than twice the size of surrounding waves, unpredictable, and often originating unexpectedly from directions contrary to prevailing wind and waves.&nbsp;</p>

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A remote US Army base in the South Pacific, the US Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA), experienced a major flooding incident on Roi-Namur in the Marshall Islands.

A remote US Army base in the South Pacific, the US Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA), experienced a major flooding incident on Roi-Namur in the Marshall Islands. The event, captured on video, unfolded on Saturday night (Jan 21) as powerful waves struck the dining hall, causing extensive damage. Video footage shows the dramatic moment when a colossal wave breaches the dining area, washing over individuals inside. The Outrigger Bar & Grill faced successive "rogue waves," leading to doors being torn off their hinges, furniture being tossed, and people losing balance and falling. Watch the video here: Whoahhh!!!! 🌊 Roi-Namur Island was struck by several substantial waves on Saturday night. It was NOT a tsunami. The powerful waves, driven by cyclonic surges in the open sea, affected the island located in the northern part of the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Video… pic.twitter.com/F1jcbmEx8k — Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) January 22, 2024 × Extent of damage and evacuations Although no fatalities occurred, one person sustained injuries during the flooding. The National Weather Service in Guam had issued a High Surf Warning, forecasting dangerously large waves of 10 to 15 feet. Eighty out of approximately 120 base personnel were evacuated, and the Army relocated all Roi residents until services are restored. Also read | US: Homeless Californians found living in underground caves with makeshift furnishings Colonel Drew Morgan, USAG–KA Garrison commander, told Fox Weather that the priority is clearing the runway on Roi-Namur and assessing its safety. Evacuated personnel not required for immediate response efforts will return once the runway is open, facilitating the recovery process. The massive waves caused substantial damage to the base and two nearby airports in the Marshall Islands. Roi-Namur, the second-largest island of the Kwajalein Atoll, plays a crucial role in the military infrastructure. Also read | US woman survives for 15 hours on top of submerged car before being rescued Rogue waves, also known as freak or killer waves, have been part of maritime folklore for centuries, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Scientists have officially recognised these waves in recent decades and defined them as waves greater than twice the size of surrounding waves, unpredictable, and often originating unexpectedly from directions contrary to prevailing wind and waves. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Massive waves hit key US military installation in Marshall Islands. VIDEO

Major rivers across Britain were flooded on Friday after heavy rain, with the government issuing more than 300 flood warnings. Travel operators announced severe disruptions and approximately 1,000 homes have already suffered damage.

Severe floods hit UK after heavy rain swells major rivers

More than 600 flood warnings and alerts are in place across the UK after Storm Henk deluged much of the country with heavy rain. A cold weather alert has also been issued for the whole of England from Saturday by the UK Health Security Agency.

UK hit by more than 600 flood warnings after storm Henk downpours

More than 600 flood warnings and alerts are in place across the UK after Storm Henk deluged much of the country with heavy rain.

UK: Heavy rain and flooding across England

<p>The Indian Air Force dropped over 11 tonnes of relief materials at 12 different places in Thoothukudi district on Saturday on its fifth day of continued Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in the southern Tamil Nadu city, which was hit by heavy rain on December 18 and 19.</p>

<p>Southern Air Command Indian Air Force posted on 'X', "On the fifth day of continued HADR operations in south Tamil Nadu, affected by landslides and floods, IAF MI-17 V5 and ALH-Dhruv air-dropped over 11 tons of relief materials in 12 different places in Thoothkudi District. This aggregates to an airdrop of 59 tonnes of relief material."</p>

<p>Srivaikuntam dam was overflowing in Thoothukudi district due to rainfall in the catchment areas of the Thamirabarani River on Saturday.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena inspected rain and flood-affected areas in the Antoniapuram area of Thoothukudi district on Saturday.<br />
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A holiday was announced for all the schools and colleges in Thoothukudi district on Thursday after heavy rains continued to pound the regions in southern Tamil Nadu, creating a flood-like situation and throwing life out of gear.</p>

<p>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said that the state government has taken all possible precautions and measures for the welfare of the people in the wake of the situation.</p>

<p>"Heavy rainfall was received in Chennai and surrounding districts. In history, we have never seen this much rainfall in the Thoothukudi district. For rescue operations, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed," CM Stalin said.</p>

<p>He further said that as many as 12,653 people have been rescued and are staying at the 14 relief camps.</p>

<p>"I have advised district collectors and the official to immediately provide food and other needful items to those who were staying in relief camps," he added.</p>

<p>The CM further said that he has requested excess money for the southern districts of the state from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>Earlier, Indian Navy personnel distributed food and other relief materials at Srivaikundam railway station in Thoothukudi on December 19.</p>

<p>Heavy rain wreaked havoc in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Kanyakumari in the past days. The state government and the Centre have jointly mobilised a massive rescue and relief operation to help the affected people.</p>


The Indian Air Force dropped over 11 tonnes of relief materials at 12 different places in Thoothukudi district on Saturday on its fifth day of continued Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in the southern Tamil Nadu city, which was hit by heavy rain on December 18 and 19.

The Indian Air Force dropped over 11 tonnes of relief materials at 12 different places in Thoothukudi district on Saturday on its fifth day of continued Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in the southern Tamil Nadu city, which was hit by heavy rain on December 18 and 19. Southern Air Command Indian Air Force posted on 'X', "On the fifth day of continued HADR operations in south Tamil Nadu, affected by landslides and floods, IAF MI-17 V5 and ALH-Dhruv air-dropped over 11 tons of relief materials in 12 different places in Thoothkudi District. This aggregates to an airdrop of 59 tonnes of relief material." Srivaikuntam dam was overflowing in Thoothukudi district due to rainfall in the catchment areas of the Thamirabarani River on Saturday. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena inspected rain and flood-affected areas in the Antoniapuram area of Thoothukudi district on Saturday. A holiday was announced for all the schools and colleges in Thoothukudi district on Thursday after heavy rains continued to pound the regions in southern Tamil Nadu, creating a flood-like situation and throwing life out of gear. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said that the state government has taken all possible precautions and measures for the welfare of the people in the wake of the situation. "Heavy rainfall was received in Chennai and surrounding districts. In history, we have never seen this much rainfall in the Thoothukudi district. For rescue operations, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed," CM Stalin said. He further said that as many as 12,653 people have been rescued and are staying at the 14 relief camps. "I have advised district collectors and the official to immediately provide food and other needful items to those who were staying in relief camps," he added. The CM further said that he has requested excess money for the southern districts of the state from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier, Indian Navy personnel distributed food and other relief materials at Srivaikundam railway station in Thoothukudi on December 19. Heavy rain wreaked havoc in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Kanyakumari in the past days. The state government and the Centre have jointly mobilised a massive rescue and relief operation to help the affected people.

Tamil Nadu: Over 11 tonnes of relief materials dropped in flood-affected areas in Thoothkudi

Australia faces dual disaster. While the country's northeast continues to battle floods, in Pilliga state forest, that is northwest of Sydney, aerial waterbombers are combating a large bushfire.

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<p>With extremely heavy rainfall having pounded the southernmost region of Tamil Nadu, southern India, a flood-like situation prevails particularly in the Tirunelveli(Nellai) and Thoothukudi(Tuticorin) districts. The Indian Navy, Air Force, Coast Gurd and National Disaster Response Force have been pressed into action for carrying out the rescue and relief operations. The aforementioned Forces are providing aid to civil authority(as per the request of Tamil Nadu Government), by carrying out Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief(HADR) operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The extreme weather in the region is owing to a cyclonic circulation in the southeast Bay of Bengal, in the areas of Sri Lanka and the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. On Sunday and Monday, these regions were at the receiving end of unprecedented amounts of rainfall, leading to a flood-like situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to private weather blogger Tamil Nadu Weatherman, Kayalpattinam in Thoothukudi has recorded 932mm rainfall in 24hours. It is mentioned that the district received entire annual rainfall in a single day. "This is the highest ever rainfall recorded in plains ever in Tamil Nadu in 24hours and the second highest rainfall after the Kakkachi(Manjolai) 965mm recorded in 1992," said the X post of Tamil Nadu Weatherman.  </p>

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<p>Indian Coast Guard alone has deployed six Disaster Relief teams in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli, in addition to an Offshore Patrol Vessel with an on-board helicopter that are monitoring the situation at sea and shore locations. As the airport in the district has been closed, the ICG is positioning its Dornier Aircraft and an ALH Mk3 helicopter at the nearest airport in Madurai, in order to support rescue and relief efforts and transportation of NDRF personnel from Chennai. The ICG has also sent a rescue diver team with paddle boats, kayaks with an additional Disaster relief team to Thoothukudi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) has deployed 10 teams (of 25 members each) across the two affected districts. The teams have been moved from the NDRF 04 Battalion at Arakkonam, near Chennai. The Indian Air Force Southern Air Command has tasked the MI-17V5 helicopters from the Sulur Air Force Station in Western Tamil Nadu, to carry out the relief operations.</p>

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<p>Indian Navy has deployed both ground and aerial rescue teams to aid the flood relief operations by the local administration. The Navy has rescued 42 personnel and it included three pregnant women. The Indian Army has rescued more than 130 persons, including pregnant women and infants. The rescue efforts by the Forces and the civil administration are expected to continue on Tuesday as well.&nbsp;</p>


With extremely heavy rainfall having pounded the southernmost region of Tamil Nadu, southern India, a flood-like situation prevails particularly in the Tirunelveli(Nellai) and Thoothukudi(Tuticorin) districts.

With extremely heavy rainfall having pounded the southernmost region of Tamil Nadu, southern India, a flood-like situation prevails particularly in the Tirunelveli(Nellai) and Thoothukudi(Tuticorin) districts. The Indian Navy, Air Force, Coast Gurd and National Disaster Response Force have been pressed into action for carrying out the rescue and relief operations. The aforementioned Forces are providing aid to civil authority(as per the request of Tamil Nadu Government), by carrying out Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief(HADR) operations. The extreme weather in the region is owing to a cyclonic circulation in the southeast Bay of Bengal, in the areas of Sri Lanka and the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. On Sunday and Monday, these regions were at the receiving end of unprecedented amounts of rainfall, leading to a flood-like situation. According to private weather blogger Tamil Nadu Weatherman, Kayalpattinam in Thoothukudi has recorded 932mm rainfall in 24hours. It is mentioned that the district received entire annual rainfall in a single day. "This is the highest ever rainfall recorded in plains ever in Tamil Nadu in 24hours and the second highest rainfall after the Kakkachi(Manjolai) 965mm recorded in 1992," said the X post of Tamil Nadu Weatherman.   Daring airlift ops by #IndianNavy ALH Mk3 helicopter, amid floods in South #TamilNadu #TamilNaduRains #Nellai #NellaiRains #NellaiFloods 3 pregnant women are among the 42 rescued by @indiannavy Ground and air teams are supporting #TNGovt flood relief & rescue efforts.. pic.twitter.com/UngwGf1XtR — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) December 18, 2023 × Also read | India: Advisory issued to States amid recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases and new variant concern Indian Coast Guard alone has deployed six Disaster Relief teams in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli, in addition to an Offshore Patrol Vessel with an on-board helicopter that are monitoring the situation at sea and shore locations. As the airport in the district has been closed, the ICG is positioning its Dornier Aircraft and an ALH Mk3 helicopter at the nearest airport in Madurai, in order to support rescue and relief efforts and transportation of NDRF personnel from Chennai. The ICG has also sent a rescue diver team with paddle boats, kayaks with an additional Disaster relief team to Thoothukudi. The National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) has deployed 10 teams (of 25 members each) across the two affected districts. The teams have been moved from the NDRF 04 Battalion at Arakkonam, near Chennai. The Indian Air Force Southern Air Command has tasked the MI-17V5 helicopters from the Sulur Air Force Station in Western Tamil Nadu, to carry out the relief operations. Also watch | India: 78 MPs suspended from Indian parliament for unruly behaviour Indian Navy has deployed both ground and aerial rescue teams to aid the flood relief operations by the local administration. The Navy has rescued 42 personnel and it included three pregnant women. The Indian Army has rescued more than 130 persons, including pregnant women and infants. The rescue efforts by the Forces and the civil administration are expected to continue on Tuesday as well.

South Tamil Nadu floods: Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, NDRF pressed into action

Australian authorities have urged thousands of people in north queensland state to move to higher ground owing to flash floods caused due to torrential rain. This comes as tropical cyclone jasper hit the region this week, leaving tens of thousands without power and forcing evacuations.

Australia: Thousands forced to flee as northeast Australia battles floods

Extreme weather events are posing an increased risk to nature, buildings, infrastructure, and human health. These events, expected to increase in frequency and intensity because of climate change, are already causing substantial damage and loss. This is being felt in Africa, while the north is drenched in immense flash floods, the south is reeling under unprecedented heat waves and droughts

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Major disasters recently struck two neighbouring nations. Nepal Earthquake and Sikkim flash floods. Though two different disasters struck two different nations. Scientists are exploring a possible link between Nepal Earthquakes & Sikkim flash floods.

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More cities are being built in high flood risk areas. A recent study found that settlements in flood prone areas increased by a whooping 122 percent over the three decades from 1985.the percentage rise might not seem substantial but it represents an enormous area because of how quickly human settlements have expanded globally since 1985.

Study finds more people moving into high flood zones

A flash flood alert has been issued in the northern and eastern districts of India's Sikkim state. The floods have reportedly occurred due to a sudden cloud burst over Lho-nak Lake in the state's Mangan district.

Sikkim flash floods: At least 14 killed, 26 missing in sudden cloud burst

Twenty-three Army personnel are missing in India's Sikkim after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in Teesta river.

India: Cloudburst in Sikkim triggers flash floods, 23 soldiers missing

The cloudburst occurred over Lhonak Lake in Sikkim. Cloudburst caused a sudden rise in the water level of river Teesta. The incident triggered flash floods in Sikkim. As many as 23 Army personnel have been reported missing.

Flash floods in Sikkim after cloudburts, atleast 23 Armymen missing

Heavy rains are battering central Greece, flooding streets, homes and businesses in the city of Volos. The floods come just three weeks after storm Daniel killed 16 people in the country.

Homes & streets flooded as second storm Elias hits Greece

A landslide triggered by heavy rains killed atleast six, leaving 18, including 10 children, missing in Guatemala. Heavy rains overnight caused a river in the country's capital to burst its banks and cause flooding in certain areas.

River bursts its banks after heavy rain in Guatemala

Brazil reels under devastating floods. At least 39 killed, over 3500 residents rendered homeless.

Brazil cyclone death toll nears 40 as flooding swamps south

Sudden deluge of heavy rainfall hits Hong Kong, resulting in widespread flooding and injuring at least 83 residents.

Hong Kong's heaviest rain in at least 140 years

Madrid's mayor on Sunday advised all residents to stay at home as the capital braced itself for torrential rain and storms affecting parts of Spain.

Madrid residents told to stay at home as torrential rain sweeps across Spain

On August 30, Hurricane Idalia barreled into Florida at the rate of a speeding train, slicing trees in half, ripping off hotel roofs, and turning little cars into boats. After that, the hurricane swept into Georgia as a still-potent storm that flooded roads and forced locals to seek higher ground.

Floridians wade through flooded streets following Idalia landfall

<p>The busiest station of New York City, Manhattan’s Times Square-42nd Street subway station, was flooded early on Tuesday (August 29) morning along with other streets and subways due to a water main break.<br />
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A 127-year-old water main broke at 3 a.m. EDT (700 GMT) under 40th Street and Seventh Avenue which resulted in flooding of the train tracks on the 1, 2, and 3 lines.</p>

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<p>"Three hundred thousand customers approximately use the 1, 2 and 3 line on a regular rush hour morning, so that gives you a sense of how many folks were impacted today," stated MTA New York City Transit president Richard Davey.</p>

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<h2><strong>1.8 million gallons of water enter system</strong></h2>

<p>"To give you a sense of how significant of a water event this was, we believe 1.8 million gallons of water entered our system, and approximately a million were pumped out by our normal pump rooms. I think it took about 90 minutes for that water to be shut off,” he added.<br />
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<p>"We have some residual delays now as trains get back into position, we get the right headways, but by rush hour tonight, there should be no issues," Davey stated.</p>

<h2><strong>No reports of crowding due to disruption</strong></h2>

<p>The MTA stated that no reports of crowding surfaced because of hours-long disruption which they believed was a result of the lighter ridership common in late August as public schools remain closed before the fall and many citizens are expected to be out on vacation.</p>

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<p>“The good news, if there’s any good news, is that we’re the week before Labor Day, so we should have been able to handle the capacity. I heard of no crowding issues. But, if this were two weeks from now, a Tuesday after Labor Day, we certainly would have been more challenged,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

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The busiest station of New York City, Manhattan’s Times Square-42nd Street subway station, was flooded early on Tuesday (August 29) morning along with other streets and subways due to a water main break.

The busiest station of New York City, Manhattan’s Times Square-42nd Street subway station, was flooded early on Tuesday (August 29) morning along with other streets and subways due to a water main break. A 127-year-old water main broke at 3 a.m. EDT (700 GMT) under 40th Street and Seventh Avenue which resulted in flooding of the train tracks on the 1, 2, and 3 lines. ALSO READ | Soon, you may travel from London to New York in less than 90 minutes "Three hundred thousand customers approximately use the 1, 2 and 3 line on a regular rush hour morning, so that gives you a sense of how many folks were impacted today," stated MTA New York City Transit president Richard Davey. Overnight, Times Square 42nd St Subway Station floods due to a large water main break on 7th Avenue in #NYC. 1 & 2 train service was suspended from W 96th St to 14th St, along with Train service halted in both directions on the 3 line, causing disruptions between Manhattan &… pic.twitter.com/x3CSDoRil1 — FreedomNews.Tv FNTV (@FreedomNTV) August 29, 2023 × 1.8 million gallons of water enter system "To give you a sense of how significant of a water event this was, we believe 1.8 million gallons of water entered our system, and approximately a million were pumped out by our normal pump rooms. I think it took about 90 minutes for that water to be shut off,” he added. On the 1, 2 and 3 lines, subway service was suspended through most of the morning. However, the service was restored by midday. We are officially seeing our first flooding in Times Square on Fort Myers Beach @winknews pic.twitter.com/XPyzEHn034 — Michael Hudak (@HudakTV) August 29, 2023 × "We have some residual delays now as trains get back into position, we get the right headways, but by rush hour tonight, there should be no issues," Davey stated. No reports of crowding due to disruption The MTA stated that no reports of crowding surfaced because of hours-long disruption which they believed was a result of the lighter ridership common in late August as public schools remain closed before the fall and many citizens are expected to be out on vacation. WATCH | Meet New York's dosa man, who puts his own spin on this south Indian fare “The good news, if there’s any good news, is that we’re the week before Labor Day, so we should have been able to handle the capacity. I heard of no crowding issues. But, if this were two weeks from now, a Tuesday after Labor Day, we certainly would have been more challenged,” he said. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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