AT least two people have been killed inside a flooded basement after heavy rain lashed New York, the police said. Storms and flooding battered the city after record-breaking rainfall disrupted

Thursday will be a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the morning commute.

Officials activate Flash Flood Emergency Plan as heavy rain sweeps from Hudson Valley to Jersey Shore, risking street flooding, coastal surges and power outages.

FloodNet monitors flooding on the streets of New York as its happening, which helps keep track of how flooding impacts certain parts of the boroughs. The data is publicly available so residents can monitor how flooding impacts their neighborhood.

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Manhattan until 5:30 PM as heavy rain floods streets and highways. Over 6.9 million people are under alert, with officials urging residents to avoid flooded areas and move to higher ground.

The New York City mayor has implemented a speed limit specifically for e-bikes throughout the city, in hopes of curbing the public safety risk they pose.