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Sudden Flooding In New York: Subway Stations, Roads, Houses Flooded

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Sudden Flooding In New York: Subway Stations, Roads, Houses Flooded

Traffic is blocked.

Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in New York and the state of New Jersey. Subway stations, roads and residences have been flooded, and traffic is blocked.

According to CBS News.

On Monday, July 15, powerful storms hit New York City and surrounding areas, causing flash flooding and transportation collapse.

The heavy rains caused local authorities to issue a flood warning, and in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency.

The downpours covered Manhattan, the Bronx, Westchester, and Scotch Plains and Plainfield in New Jersey. Some areas received more than 6 inches (more than 15 cm) of rain in a matter of hours.

Metros and roads - paralyzed

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said subway traffic suffered widespread disruptions.

Part of the lines were stopped due to flooding at stations, particularly at 28th Street and Penn Station.

There was also a temporary shutdown of Metro-North train service to Grand Central Terminal. Passengers were urged to delay travel until the infrastructure was restored.

At the same time, drivers were stuck en masse on flooded highways.

In Scotch Plains and Elmsford, water flooded Main Street and part of Saw Mill River Parkway as rescuers pulled people out of cars using special equipment.

Rescue operations and aftermath

In Westchester, Executive Director Ken Jenkins said flooding occurred "very quickly" and services received numerous 911 calls.

In Roselle Park, water reached up to ankles and warning cones were placed along the streets.

At Dowling's Pub in Chestnati, water levels inside reached up to a foot (more than 30 centimeters). The owner said it was the second major flooding in four years, following a similar incident during Hurricane Ida.

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