Heavy rains cause flash flooding in New York
The water is still rising in Vermont as other parts of the US Northeast battle to recover from devastating impacts of torrential rain and ensuing intense flooding in New York and New England.
One woman died in New York after she was swept away in floodwaters as she tried to escape her home with her dog, and dozens of people had to be rescued from submerged vehicles. Roads have been transformed into rivers and bridges and highways collapsed under the deluge and landslides.
New York State’s Hudson Valley saw up to 10 inches of rain on Sunday, the equivalent of an entire summer.
“Dangerous, widespread flash flooding from excessive rainfall is expected across New England through Tuesday morning; Highest risk for Vermont with expected impacts to transit routes,” the National Weather Service warned.
