Eastern Seaboard Braces for Flash Flood Chaos

Governors of New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency due to heavy rains causing flash floods, affecting air and rail travel. Major airports reported flight cancellations and Amtrak service was disrupted between Philadelphia and Wilmington. Rainfall was forecast to bring significant flooding and potential landslides.

On Thursday, the New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey's acting governor declared states of emergency amidst the threat of flash floods. The announcement followed heavy storms disrupting rail and air travel along the Eastern Seaboard.

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings across parts of the Northeast urban corridor, extending from Washington to New York City, impacting millions of Americans. Severe thunderstorm watches were also active along the Interstate-95 corridor.

This adverse weather has critically affected commercial air travel, with significant flight cancellations reported. Rail services, including Amtrak, faced disruptions due to flooding, while further rainfall predictions raised concerns of landslides and flash floods in affected regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)