New York mayor: Ida devastation shows need to prepare for ‘very, very worst’

Dozens died across the north-east as the storm system passed through and the climate crisis makes extreme weather more likely

As the north-eastern US reeled from catastrophic damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, politicians and city officials warned that the climate crisis will bring more such events. According to the mayor of New York City, people should prepare for the very, very worst".

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