15.07.2025 22:09
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall. It has been reported that two people have lost their lives after being swept away by the floodwaters.
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NEW Jersey, USA has declared a state of emergency due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall.
According to NBC News, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy reported that two people lost their lives when a vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in the Plainfield area of the state.
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN NEW JERSEY
Murphy announced that a state of emergency has been declared due to heavy rainfall and urged citizens to be cautious. Murphy stated, "Please stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel."
FLIGHTS CANCELLED
Meanwhile, the New York City Emergency Management's social media account on platform X warned, "If you live in a basement, stay alert. Flash floods can occur with little warning, even overnight. Keep your phone, flashlight, and emergency bag with you. Be ready to move to higher ground."
According to FlightAware, 159 flights have been cancelled at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey due to excessive rain.
Videos shared on social media showed that the heavy rains caused flooding in subway stations in Manhattan, with passengers climbing onto seats to avoid getting wet as water entered the train cars.
In New Jersey, three people lost their lives when a tree fell on their vehicles during a severe rainstorm at the beginning of July.
Meanwhile, in the southern state of Texas, severe rainfall that began suddenly on July 4 caused the Guadalupe River in the Kerr area to overflow, leading to flooding. It has been reported that 129 people have lost their lives in the flood disaster, approximately 150 people are missing, and search efforts are ongoing.
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