Flash Flooding Hits New York, New Jersey

Heavy rainfall swept across parts of the US Northeast, particularly United States — New York (state) and United States — New Jersey, causing widespread flash flooding. This led to the declaration of a state of emergency in United States — New Jersey by Governor Phil Murphy, who advised residents to stay indoors. In New York City, the United States — Los Angeles Metro suspended some subway services and reported severe delays due to flooding. Major thoroughfares like the Saw Mill River Parkway and Cross Bronx Expressway were temporarily closed. Officials in United States — Westchester County, New York, conducted rescues of people from submerged vehicles. United States — Pennsylvania also experienced significant rainfall, with United States — Pennsylvania, declaring a disaster emergency after over 7 inches of rain fell, resulting in 16 water rescues. The event caused widespread travel disruption, exposed vulnerabilities in urban transit, and led to property damage, though water levels began to recede by Monday evening in many affected areas.