Flash flooding strikes New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, disrupting half-marathon and stranding motorists
Parts of the northeastern U.S. experienced sudden heavy rainfall, forcing water rescues and halting a running event.
Flash flooding affected New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, with water rescues underway and motorists stranded by rising waters, according to BBC reporting. The deluge interrupted a half-marathon in progress, with runners encountering floodwaters during the event.
Emergency response efforts were underway to assist those affected by the sudden weather event across the three states.
Sources
- Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars — BBC Science & Environment
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