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8/28/11

USA: Tropical storm Irene floods New York

Rainfall overflowed sewers and seawater lapped at sidewalks at the edges of New York City. Seawater cascaded toward Wall Street which has a labyrinth of cables and pipes beneath it and has been fortified with sandbags.

"Flooding is going to be the biggest problem," New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told CNN.

The storm that marched up the East Coast pounded the region with torrential rains and fierce winds and has been blamed for at least nine deaths and power outages involving 3 million homes and businesses.

For more: Tropical storm Irene floods New York – USATODAY.com

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