Fort Lauderdale, a city in Florida, has been hit by severe flooding caused by a sudden downpour of nearly a foot (30 centimeters) of rain within a few hours. As a result, the city's airport had to be closed, and high-speed commuter rail service in the Broward County region was suspended. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for Fort Lauderdale and other areas, urging people to seek higher ground immediately as the chance of thunderstorms continued across the region. No injuries or deaths have been reported so far.
The city's authorities have requested residents and visitors to stay off the roads until the water subsides, and public works staff are working to clear drains and operate pumps to mitigate the water as quickly as possible. The National Weather Service has predicted an additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall as a warm front continues to push northward. The Hollywood Mayor, Josh Levy, said that the area had already experienced days of rain, making the ground saturated and causing extensive flooding all over the city and throughout South Florida.
The airport, one of the largest in the region, suspended all arriving and departing flights, and shuttle service was shut down due to recurring tornado warnings and ongoing heavy rainfall. The main roadways entering and exiting the airport were flooded and impassable, making it challenging for the public to commute. More than 22,000 customers in Florida were without electricity due to the severe weather conditions. All Broward County Public Schools will remain closed on Thursday, and all afterschool activities, events, and extracurricular activities have been canceled for the day.
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