Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across Northeast

NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy rain swept across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Monday night, inundating parts of New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways and led to the declaration of a state of emergency.

Flash flood watches and warnings were in place in parts of New Jersey, New York and surrounding areas as downpours moved through the region.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency due to flash flooding and heavy rainfall, 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.

In New York City, several subway lines were experiencing severe delays due to flooding, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. New York’s emergency services agency wrote on the social platform X that parts of the city and mid-Hudson were getting hit with flash floods.