On Wednesday, August 18th, Florida experienced severe weather conditions that led to heavy rainfall in the Fort Lauderdale area. According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms caused 15 to 20 inches of rain, causing cars to be trapped in floodwaters and leaving passengers stranded at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The situation was so dire that airlines had to cancel more than 200 flights due to flooding issues at the airport. This unfortunate event is not uncommon for Florida during its rainy season. In recent years, Florida has been hit by several hurricanes and tropical storms that have caused significant damage and left many people stranded.
In addition to this natural phenomenon, some experts are pointing out that climate change may exacerbate these extreme weather events. It is essential for policymakers and communities in high-risk areas like Florida to take action towards mitigating the effects of climate change.
The local authorities were quick to respond with emergency services on standby as they worked tirelessly throughout Wednesday night into Thursday morning rescuing those who were affected by the floods. Thankfully no one was reported injured or dead from this incident.