Recent extreme rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby has caused widespread flooding and devastation in the Northeast and Southeast regions of the United States. The storm, which made landfall in Florida earlier this week as a Category 1 hurricane, has left a trail of destruction in its wake.
In the Northeast, fast-rising floodwaters have overwhelmed communities, leading to rare flash flood emergencies being issued for parts of New York and Pennsylvania. These alerts warn of life-threatening and catastrophic flooding, with many people trapped in their homes and requiring rescue by boat and helicopter.
