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The century-old system is being hit with more powerful and frequent storms, and it will take a multiagency effort to fix it.
Flooding caused delays on multiple New York City subway lines Monday as torrential rain pummeled the Tri-State Area.
Heavy rains and flash flooding in the northeast have caused two deaths in New Jersey. More rain is expected through mid-week for portions of the eastern and central U.S.
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A flood watch has also been issued in Washington, D.C., while the Midwest also has the potential for flooding.
Two people died in New Jersey after their car was swept into a brook. Public transit was largely running normally a day after the subway system flooded in New York. Officials warned aging infrastructure remained susceptible to extreme weather.
The flooding necessitated rescues, grounded planes, and submerged vehicles in waist-high water less than two weeks after flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people, triggering concerns about the increasing number of flood fatalities in recent years because of heavier rainfall,
The subway system, which is more than a century old, is relied on by millions of passengers every day and weaves the city into a cohesive network.
Forecasters warned more rain and flash flood risk is expected on July 15 after storms flooded out roads the day before.
Two people have been killed after flash flooding hit New Jersey and New York, as parts of the northeastern US braced for more harsh weather.
Storms prompted flash flood warnings across the New York City metropolitan area Monday night, with photos showing severe flooding across the city and in parts of New York state and New Jersey. Heavy rain moved through the region Monday,
Shocked commuters on the 1, 2, 3 line looked on as flash flooding gushed into 28th street station in Manhattan.
Eight-year-old girls at sleep-away camp, families crammed into recreational vehicles, local residents traveling to or from work. These are some of the victims.