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Philadelphia Is Starting To Get A Handle Of The Damage Caused By Ida's Floods

5:10pm September 03, 2021

by Katie Myers

Philadelphians are taking stock of damage after record-high floodwaters caused by Hurricane Ida filled their homes and businesses. Northwest Philly's Manayunk neighborhood was hit especially hard.

Route 206 in Somerville, N.J., remained largely under water on Thursday. Similar scenes played out across the state and its neighbors.

National

The East Coast Begins To Clean Up After Historic Storm Ida Kills 48 People

12:56pm September 03, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

After a major storm hit the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with heavy rain, flash floods and tornadoes, multiple states now turn their attention to recovery.

Heavy rainfall makes for a stormy Times Square outing Wednesday in New York City.

Ida Brings Historic Flooding To The Northeast, Killing More Than 40 People

8:23pm September 02, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Record-breaking levels of rainfall in New York City, parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania flooded roadways and affected travel throughout Wednesday evening into Thursday.

Left: A firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service battles the advancing Caldor Fire on Aug. 28, in Strawberry, Calif. Right: Marlon Maldonado helps his wife and child into a boat to travel to their home after it flooded during Hurricane Ida on Aug. 31, in

Our Future On A Hotter Planet Means More Climate Disasters Happening Simultaneously

6:26pm September 02, 2021

by Dan Charles

Simultaneous disasters, like the wildfires in California and Hurricane Ida this week, are happening more often as the planet heats up. Emergency managers are preparing for that future.

National

Dozens Dead After Ida Remnants Flooded Areas Of The Northeast

6:25pm September 02, 2021

by Hansi Lo Wang

The remnants of Hurricane Ida have soaked the Northeast, causing widespread flooding and power outages in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, causing multiple deaths in the region.

National

New York City Official Talks Flooding And The Future Of Climate Change

4:54pm September 02, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jainey K. Bavishi, director of the New York City Mayor's Office of Resiliency, on recent flooding and how the city can prepare for weather events caused by climate change.

National

Tens Of Thousands Still Don't Have Power After Hurricane Ida As Evacuations Continue

4:54pm September 02, 2021

by Debbie Elliott

Authorities in Louisiana are scrambling to evacuate the most vulnerable people out of life-threatening conditions left by Hurricane Ida. They're being taken to places with power, water and food.

Between Ida, Afghanistan and COVID, Biden Has A Lot On His Plate

4:54pm September 02, 2021

by Ayesha Rascoe

First COVID, then Afghanistan, now Ida. The stakes are high for President Biden to show an effective federal response to the hurricane after the chaos in Kabul and the latest pandemic surge.

Environment

Power Grids Feel The Pressure Of Intense Storms Driven By Climate Change

6:57am September 02, 2021

by Jeff Brady

Hurricane Ida destroyed major transmission towers designed to withstand strong winds. As President Biden pursues a massive grid buildout, energy infrastructure will need to be more climate resilient.

National

The Aftermath Of Hurricane Ida Dumps Record Rain On The Northeast

6:43am September 02, 2021

The remnants of Hurricane Ida are causing problems far from where it came ashore in Louisiana. In New York City, a deluge of water closed all but one subway line. Surrounding areas had major flooding.