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Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Parts of New York and New Jersey
Heavy downpours on Saturday flooded streets and subway stations in New York City and parts of the Tri-State area. Flights faced disruptions ahead of the World Cup final while a Yankees-Dodgers game was canceled.
Jul 19, 5:43 PM·1m read1 source
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit New York City and New Jersey on Saturday, causing flooding on streets and in some subway stations, The BBC reported. The Tri-State area, which includes Connecticut, saw widespread surface flooding that forced some drivers to abandon vehicles in rising water.
Videos shared on social media captured people wading through knee-deep water and emergency services rescuing multiple individuals from vehicles surrounded by floodwater.
The downpour caused immediate travel problems on the eve of the World Cup final scheduled in New Jersey. A Yankees-Dodgers baseball game in the Bronx was among several local sporting events rained off due to the conditions.
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