What began as an ordinary summer afternoon quickly turned chaotic across parts of New York and New Jersey on Monday, 15 July, as a powerful band of storms unleashed flash floods that drowned streets, stalled public transport, and forced emergency crews into high gear.
In New Jersey, officials declared a state of emergency after two people were confirmed dead in floodwaters. In New York City, no fatalities were reported, but hours of relentless rain kept flash flood warnings in place and neighbourhoods bracing for the worst.
