Heavy rains caused dangerous flash flooding in New York and New Jersey Monday, prompting New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency and urge residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel, according to Associated Press.
New York officials warned basement apartment residents to be prepared to evacuate if needed. Floodwaters forced closures of major roads like the Cross Bronx Expressway and disrupted subway and train services, especially in Queens and Staten Island. Airports including LaGuardia, Newark, and JFK faced flight cancellations and delays as the storms continued.
