Heavy rain pounded the US Northeast on Monday, triggering flash flood warnings across New York City and forcing New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. The deluge led to rising water levels that disrupted roads,

Heavy rainfall triggered flash flood warnings across New York City and prompted New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. The rising water levels disrupted roads, airports, and public transport services.

The National Weather Service office for the New York City region said that both New York and New Jersey are experiencing life-threatening flash flooding triggered by widespread storms