New York City, flash flood
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Flash flood warnings across NYC and N.J.
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The region was hit with heavy rain Monday evening, resulting in flash floods that not only impacted roads and air travel, but also the transit system.
New Jersey's governor declared a state of emergency after heavy rains pounded the Northeast. New York City also warned residents of basement apartments to prepare for possible evacuations.
When the train doors opened, "quite a lot of water came in, so almost all of us stood up on the seats," a passenger told Newsweek.
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New York City faced severe disruptions as torrential rains triggered flash floods, inundating subway stations and stranding passengers. Dramatic videos circulating on social media captured the chaos,
The subway system, which is more than a century old, is relied on by millions of passengers every day and weaves the city into a cohesive network.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency after a flash flood caused at least two deaths in Plainfield and damage across Union County.
Roads and streets, meanwhile, are likely to flood during the downpour, said the Office of Emergency Management’s advisory. Flooded roads could spell trouble for the city’s bus riders and drivers. The city warned motorists not to drive through flooded roads.