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New York and New Jersey Keep Flood Emergencies as Flash-Flood Warnings Persist

Governors have extended emergency declarations to oversee evacuations as critical infrastructure remains under stress with flash-flood warnings remaining in surrounding states

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Overview

  • States of emergency declared by New York and New Jersey governors remain in effect to coordinate rescue and recovery efforts.
  • National Weather Service alerts continue for flash flooding across Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
  • Emergency teams have evacuated dozens of residents stranded in flooded vehicles and buildings.
  • Subway stations, major roads and airport operations face delays and intermittent closures despite partial reopenings.
  • Officials warn that aging drainage and transit systems are vulnerable to extreme rainfall, prompting calls for infrastructure upgrades.