In New York, streets and basements flooded due to heavy downpours
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Strong rains and thunderstorms hit New York on Saturday, triggering flash flood warnings in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
The fire department reported that rescue operations were conducted throughout the city for people trapped in their vehicles.
Since more precipitation is expected, the New York Office of Emergency Management urged residents of basements and homes prone to flooding to be prepared to move to higher floors.
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