The Gulf Stream plays a significant role in maintaining the climate of the US East Coast and Western Europe. "We conclude with a high degree of confidence that Gulf Stream transport has indeed slowed by about 4% in the past 40 years." The full study is Here
I have no idea what you’re talking about. New York City just got 4-8” of rain in a single day. No droughts or fires there!
8 seconds of rain? That doesn't sound much…