Flood emergency on the US East Coast, more than a thousand flights canceled and one dead in Brooklyn

A powerful storm continues to rage in the northeastern United States, causing coastal flooding, power outages, transportation chaos and the cancellation of events at stadiums. The so-called "nor'easter" is bringing "dangerous coastal flooding and critical conditions along the beaches, strong winds and heavy rain" to areas including New York City and Boston. This is reported by the BBC, citing the National Weather Service (NWS). Rain and strong winds are also expected from Virginia to Maine. More than 100,000 customers have been left without electricity, according to the PowerOutage monitoring site. The Federal Aviation Administration has also recommended that passengers check the status of their flight with the airlines. Over 2,400 flights have been delayed and another 1,199 have been canceled, according to FlightAware. Streets and homes have been flooded by water in the coastal communities of Surf City and Manasquan, in New Jersey. "I urge all citizens of New Jersey to take this storm seriously, to remain vigilant and to follow the instructions of local authorities," said Governor Mikie Sherrill. The National Weather Service (NWS) has also warned: "Prepare immediately for significant flooding in low-lying areas near the coast, with submerged roads and impacts on homes and businesses." In New York, authorities are reporting wind gusts of up to 86 km/h throughout the weekend, with the risk of falling trees and power lines. "Do not travel unless it is strictly necessary," New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani told residents in a video message. "Do not drive or walk through high water." In Brooklyn, a man was killed by a falling tree, according to CBS News. Also canceled were soccer matches, the Global Citizen Festival concert in Central Park and Ed Sheeran's concert in Boston. All rights reserved © Copyright ANSA