Because of the potentially fatal flash floods in Florida, a state of emergency has been proclaimed in Fort Lauderdale. The local authorities have grounded hundreds of planes that are scheduled to depart from and arrive at airports in South Florida.

The cricket squad from Sri Lanka, which is presently competing in the T20 World Cup, was consequently left stuck in the city. One of the three American locations set to host the T20 World Cup matches is Fort Lauderdale.

It will host three crucial matches between the United States, Pakistan, and India. Because of the intense rain inside and outside the stadium, the first game in the city, which was Sri Lanka vs. Nepal, was also canceled.

"Preliminary reports indicate that the rainfall and flooding has affected and may continue to impact the operational capability of critical infrastructure, including major interstates, state and county roadways, airports, schools, and other critical infrastructure throughout these counties," the governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, stated in the statement. The state of emergency has also been issued by Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis.