21.05.2026 21:40
Severe storms and flash floods that hit New York City in the United States paralyzed life, while a video recorded in the Queens district revealed the scale of the disaster. In the area where infrastructure was paralyzed, a female passenger getting off a bus was swept away by a strong current and disappeared from sight as soon as she stepped onto the street.
A sudden heavy rain and thunderstorm paralyzed life in New York City, USA. In the Queens area, floodwaters turned roads into lakes within minutes, causing a nightmare not only for drivers but also for pedestrians. As the chaos continued in the city, footage recorded on a city bus and going viral on social media revealed the extent of the disaster.
DOORS OPENED, FLOODWATER SWALLOWED THE WOMAN
On a bus trying to navigate the lake-like roads of New York, a woman in pink clothing headed to the door to get off. As the bus doors opened, the unlucky woman stepped out and fell victim to the floodwaters that had turned the street into a river.
Unable to withstand the force of the strong current, the woman suddenly lost her balance and, within seconds, was swept away on the water, disappearing backward. Amid the shocked and fearful gazes of nearby citizens, the moment the woman was caught in the current was recorded second by second by her friend inside the bus.
"I DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE HOW SHE WAS SWEPT AWAY"
The user who shared the footage of her friend being swept away on social media noted on the video: "I have no idea why she flew off like that, I didn't even realize she was being swept away." The tragicomic footage reached millions of views in a short time, and it was learned that, fortunately, the woman was in good condition.
EMERGENCY IN NEW YORK: SUBWAY LINES STOPPED, SERVICES CANCELED
Authorities issued flash flood warnings for many areas across New York while dispatching emergency teams to flood-hit locations. Due to the heavy rain, not only streets but also subway lines were submerged. While many subway lines halted services or experienced major delays, main transportation routes were temporarily closed to traffic.
Meteorological units continue to issue vital warnings to New York residents advising them not to go out on the roads or streets unless necessary.