MTA chair on how the agency is preparing for heavy rain

After days of extreme heat, New York City is now preparing for the threat of heavy rain and possible flooding.

Severe weather can pose major challenges for the transit system, particularly when intense rainfall overwhelms subway infrastructure.

MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said crews are taking the same steps they do before every major storm, making sure critical systems are operating properly and coordinating with the city’s Department of Environmental Protection to help keep water out of the subway system.

Lieber joined “Mornings On 1” from MTA headquarters to discuss how the agency is preparing for the latest round of severe weather.

Tap the video player above to watch the full interview.