NYC’s Wettest Summer and Heat Wave | New York City News

New York City braced for disaster as its wettest summer in five years dumped nearly nine inches of rain on Central Park alone, triggering widespread flooding across all five boroughs. Neighborhoods like Hollis in Queens suffered repeated damage, with residents demanding smarter drainage systems. The city’s Department of Environmental Protection is rolling out major upgrades — from upgraded sewers to underground rainwater storage and green infrastructure like rain gardens and bluebelts — to prevent future floods. Amid the deluge, an unexpected heat wave hit, with temperatures soaring to 100 degrees — the first time in 14 years. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/573b9868d8e61ea7