New York, New Jersey hit by flash floods
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A flood watch has also been issued in Washington, D.C., while the Midwest also has the potential for flooding.
New York is cleaning up and trying to dry out after Monday night's torrential rains caused flash flooding and damage.
Waters rushed into subway stations, making for hellish commutes, and the flash floods killed two people in New Jersey and caused a house to explode in New Jersey. Climate experts expect flooding to worsen and threaten already-struggling infrastructure throughout the region.
The heavy downpours wreaked havoc across the city with footage showing commuters overwhelmed by floodwaters in various subway stations.
Flooding caused delays on multiple New York City subway lines Monday as torrential rain pummeled the Tri-State Area.
The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.
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