Rain and storms Battering parts of us: Warning for flashes of floods published in New York City; State of emergency stated in New Jersey – Times of India

Heavy rain achieved large parts of the American northeast on Monday, caused the warnings of the floods in New York City and led to New Jersey to explain a state of emergency.Rising water levels disrupt roads, airports and public transport, reports NBC News.All five districts of New York City were placed on Monday under a warning for the flood of the National Weather Service (NWS). Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, announced a state of emergency “in view of flash floods and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state.” He encouraged residents to stay inside and prevent unnecessary travel.In New York, residents of the basement apartment were asked to prepare to evacuate in the short term. “If you live in an apartment in a basement, stay alert. Flash floods can happen with little warning, including at night, “said New York City Emergency Management on X.” Hold a telephone, flashlight and go close. Be ready to go to higher terrain. “

Airports, roads and railways touch

The totals of the rainfall reached almost 1.7 centimeters in parts of Staten Island and 1.5 centimeters in the Chelsea district of Manhattan at 7:30 PM, and more rain was expected at night. The NWS warned that rain could fall at a speed of a maximum of 2 to 3 inches per hour, with some areas that received a total of up to 6 inches.Transport was seriously influenced. Laguardia and Newark Liberty Airports reported delays and disturbances, while John F. Kennedy Airport warned of potential issues. Significant floods closed sections of large roads.New York City Transit reported floods at metro stations in Queens. Train lines were seriously disturbed and the States Island Railway Huste the service in both directions in the southern part of the municipality due to high water levels.In New Jersey, video from social media showed residents wading through knee-deep water. County officials said that water rescue equipment had been used. In Metuchen, widespread floods were seen forced road closures and police to help stranded drivers.

‘One storm will follow the other, after the other’

The heavy rainfall was caused by a slowly moving storm system in combination with unusually humid and hot air, reports New York Times. Joseph Wegman of the Weather Prediction Center explained that “one storm will follow another, after the other”, overwhelming areas that are unable to absorb so much water in a short period.By Monday evening, Flash Flower watches extended from North Carolina to New York. The NWS gave the Interstate 95 -Gang of Washington, DC to Noord -New Jersey a level 3 of the 4 risk rate for Flash floods until Tuesday morning.On Tuesday, the system is expected to go south, which increases the flood risk for regions of northwestern North Carolina to South Jersey, including Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. “It is quite possible that some areas will have a worse day on Tuesday than Monday,” said Wegman.