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East Coast Deluge: Flash Floods Paralyze Cities and Disrupt Travel | Science-Environment
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 1 – Heavy rain caused at least five water rescues and prompted states of emergency with flight delays and Amtrak service suspensions, officials said.
- Heavy rainfall swept across the East Coast on Thursday, triggering flash floods, travel disruptions, and emergency evacuations between Philadelphia and New York City.
- The storms resulted from a cold front bringing heavy rainfall of up to 5 inches and severe thunderstorms along the Washington-Philadelphia-New York corridor.
- Authorities declared emergencies in both New York City and New Jersey, suspended Amtrak trains between Philadelphia and Wilmington, closed roads susceptible to flooding, and sent state employees home early.
- Flight disruptions impacted major hubs across the Northeast, including cities in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, resulting in over 1,170 flight cancellations and at least five water rescues reported in the surrounding counties.
- Authorities are advising residents to stay indoors and stay alert through Friday while emergency teams address ongoing flood risks and weather-related challenges in the metropolitan area.
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Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the US East Coast on Thursday, grounding flights and forcing emergency rescues of stranded drivers from Philadelphia to New York City.
Video. Heavy rain triggers flash floods and travel chaos on US East Coast
Video. Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the US East Coast on Thursday, grounding flights and forcing emergency rescues of stranded drivers from Philadelphia to New York City.
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