3 Sep 2021

Tropical Storm Ida causes New York floods

From Morning Report, 7:34 am on 3 September 2021

Deadly flooding has paralysed the states of New York and New Jersey, as Tropical Storm Ida continues to steamroll across the United States.

A toddler is among at least 14 dead, as a state of emergency is declared across the two states.

The scenes on the ground are apocalyptic - cars, subway stations, houses - all submerged and submarined.

The wind-driven downpour has shattered records, Central Park hasn't seen this much rain in nearly a century.

New York correspondent Will Denselow spoke to Corin Dann.