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| Storms lead to chaos in New York | Storms lead to chaos in New York |
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| Torrential rain and heavy winds have caused havoc in the New York area, flooding subway and overground railway lines and delaying flights. | Torrential rain and heavy winds have caused havoc in the New York area, flooding subway and overground railway lines and delaying flights. |
| Trees were uprooted, smashing into cars and blocking streets, roofs were torn off houses and power cuts reported. | Trees were uprooted, smashing into cars and blocking streets, roofs were torn off houses and power cuts reported. |
| The storms led to tornado and flash flood warnings, but gave way later to hot, humid weather. | The storms led to tornado and flash flood warnings, but gave way later to hot, humid weather. |
| A woman died when her car got stuck in an underpass and was hit from behind, city Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. | |
| Many workers stayed at home, as transport officials advised commuters to avoid the morning rush hour. | Many workers stayed at home, as transport officials advised commuters to avoid the morning rush hour. |
| Every subway line going into the central Manhattan area was subject to delays during the rush hour. Rail routes to the city from neighbouring New Jersey were also affected. | Every subway line going into the central Manhattan area was subject to delays during the rush hour. Rail routes to the city from neighbouring New Jersey were also affected. |
| Flights from John F Kennedy airport were delayed by up to an hour and a half, and from LaGuardia by about an hour. | Flights from John F Kennedy airport were delayed by up to an hour and a half, and from LaGuardia by about an hour. |
| Temperatures were expected to rise above 38C (100F) during the day. | Temperatures were expected to rise above 38C (100F) during the day. |