World Cup weather nightmare as storms threaten to bring New York to a standstill

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFlash floods and severe thunderstorms are forecast for New Jersey and New York City on Monday, with heavy rain expected to intensify into the afternoon and potentially overnight. Rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour could exceed New York City's sewer system's capacity, which is designed to handle 1.75 inches per hour, leading to potential flooding. A World Cup match between Senegal and Norway at NYNJ Stadium on Monday evening is expected to coincide with the severe weather and evening rush hour, potentially causing heavy traffic and travel delays. New York City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, have advised residents to take precautions, seek shelter indoors, and avoid unnecessary travel due to potential safety risks. Agencies have been preparing since Thursday by clearing catch basins, inspecting flood-prone areas, and readying task forces to assist with stranded vehicles and fallen trees. In fullFlash floods, high winds could cause havoc for World Cup match in New JerseyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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