Storm drains overflowed , water-logging streets and alleyways . By 1977 , CNN had received 22.9 cm ( almost 9 inches ) of rain , mayor says . Last time city received as much rainfall was in Sunday , mayor adds . Deaths mostly from drowning , wall or roof collapses , health department official says .
By 1977 , CNN had received 22.9 cm ( almost 9 inches ) of rain , mayor says . Last time city received as much rainfall was in Sunday , mayor adds . Deaths mostly from drowning , wall or roof collapses , health department official says .