Heavy rainfall swept areas of the northeast US on Monday night, causing floods in areas of New York and New Jersey that stopped vehicles on the streets, closed subway lines and led to an emergency declaration.
Warnings for sudden floods had been issued for areas of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas, as heavy rainfall was moving towards the area.
New Jersey Governor Fil Murphy declared a state of emergency due to sudden flood and heavy rainfall, advising people to stay in their homes and avoid unnecessary travel.
Breaking: New York City is Flooding. Flash Flood Warnings have been Issued in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island and Long Island. pic.twitter.com/snws28rgvx
– Power to the People â˜ðŸ•Š (@Proudsocialist) September 29, 2023
A video posted on social media by CBS showed that flood waters closed a main street in New Jersey’s Scotch Plains, stopping buses.
Our crews were on the scene in scotch plains, New Jersey, where they witnessed a dramatic water rescue unfold.
A FLOOD WARNING IS Still in Effect as Downpours Soak Parts of Tri-State Area. https://t.co/gpdogdfjtu pic.twitter.com/qm83up8T9h
– CBS New York (@Cbsnewyork) July 15, 2025
Some buses and trains in New Jersey were delayed due to floods.
In New York, subway services were suspended, while other lines were operating with severe flood delays, according to the Metropolitan Transport Authority. The New York Emergency Services Service wrote in X that areas of the city are affected by sudden floods.
Footage Shows Flooding At The 28th Street Station in New York City on Monday Night as Slow-Moving Thunderstorms Hit the Northeast. https://t.co/vc92evhrbi pic.twitter.com/2a6yocDypc
– ABC News (@ABC) July 15, 2025
Video posted on social media seems to show water flooding Manhattan subway, sinking the platform, while passengers watch in a train.
Another photo shows passengers on the train seats to avoid the floor filled.
Source :Skai
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