A line of heavy showers that passed through parts of the city this afternoon has left some streets under water and some homeowners reporting flooded basements. The heavy rainfall temporarily shut down parts of the Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, as well as sections of the Clearview and Long Island Expressways.

Drivers should expect residual delays through the evening rush.

Flights were also delayed at JFK International Airport.

The Department of Environmental Protection says some parts of Queens received up to two and a half inches of rain.

The agency says sewers and storm drains were quickly overwhelmed.

(Source: NY1)