New York City is using drones to warn residents to flee their basement apartments when floods threaten

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Flash floods have been deadly for New Yorkers living in basement apartments. Eleven people drowned in such homes in 2021 amid rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

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Author / Journalist: The Associated Press

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Drones Flooding New York City Storms Weather and forecasting

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Published On: 2024-08-07 @ 09:08:58 (13 hours ago)

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