New York recovers as Irene passes

People of New York are returning to normal life as flood waters brought by Tropical Storm Irene recede. The feared devastation failed to materialise.

Despite being downgraded from a hurricane, the storm still battered the city with fierce winds and rain.
More than 370000 people effected with Hurricane Storm and Storm Irene stock exchanges would open on Monday.
But flights will remain suspended until Monday afternoon at the earliest.