US: Heavy rain, flash floods sweep across northeast areas

Flooding in New Jersey, on Monday. PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Heavy rain swept across parts of the US Northeast on Monday night, inundating sections of New York and New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the declaration of a state of emergency.

Flash flood warnings were in place in parts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas as heavy rains lashed the region. New Jersey Gov Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, advising people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

A video posted to social media by CBS showed flood waters bring a major roadway in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, to a standstill, stranding buses. Some buses and trains in New Jersey were delayed due to flooding.

In New York City, some subway service was suspended while other lines were running with severe delays due to flooding, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Videos posted on social media showed water flooding down into a Manhattan subway station, submerging the platform, while passengers inside a train watch. Another photo appears to show passengers standing on a train's seats to avoid the water beginning to soak the floor.

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