Watch: Metro lines submerged as heavy rain batsmen, New York City; Flash flood warning issued
On Monday night, heavy rains occurred in some parts of the northeastern United States, causing flash floods, bringing the classes of New York City and New Jersey to a standstill. The storm disrupts the lines of the metro, immersed the major roads, and inspired the Emergency situation in New Jersey.Flash flood warnings and watches were issued in New York, New Jersey and surrounding areas as the downpore was swept away in the region. In New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy declared an emergency situation, urged the residents to stay indoors.In New York City, heavy rains created major problems for public transport. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said that floods have stopped some metro trains and there have been long delays on others. A video posted online showed water rising outside the crowded train, showing how serious the flood was.According to NYPD major transport, floods forced the closure of both directions of the Cross Bronx Expressway at Georome Avenue. A major route through the bronx road route, completely blocked by water.The Emergency Management Agency of New York posted on X that there was a flash flooding in parts of the city and in the middle-hudson region, urging the residents to take precautions.In Metuchain of New Jersey, Mayor Jonathan M. Bush took on Facebook to inform the residents of local influence. “Boro had a lot of floods,” he wrote.The weather forecasts before the National Weather Service received heavy rainfall, warning of intense rainfall and the risk of flash floods in Northeast America. Although the conditions began to improve late on Monday night, the authorities were cautious for more rainfall and possible disruption.Emergency employees were seen responding to events in the affected areas, and transport services were working to restore general operations. The authorities urged the residents, especially in flood-confusing areas or basement flats, to be vigilant and be ready to go to high ground if necessary.
