Superstorm Sandy causes major damage to UN complex

November 02, 2012 12:47

The United Nations headquarters overlooking the East River here suffered "major damage" as the megastorm Sandy caused heavy flooding in the world body's complex, the UN security chief has said.

The expansive UN building in the heart of Manhattan reopened yesterday after remaining closed since Monday in the wake of the storm, which crippled life along the US East Coast and resulted in deaths of over 80 people as well as significant economic damage.

UN officials assessed the damage to the property after the storm had passed and said the "most serious damage" has been due to flooding and high wind, which affected communications and other infrastructure.

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