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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.
A total of 3,040 warnings went out across the U.S. from Jan. 1 to July 15, the highest number since the modern alert system was adopted in 1986.
The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.
Hundreds of New Jersey homes were damaged by flooding Monday​, and many families are just beginning the process of filing insurance claims.
New York City challenges FEMA's decision to withdraw $351 million in BRIC emergency preparedness grants, emphasizing the importance of these funds for protecting against natural disasters.
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Commuters Trapped, Roads Submerged | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Torrential rains have triggered widespread flash flooding across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, swamping subways,
Police say 60-year-old Lubia Estevez, a food services cashier at Plainfield High School, was one of two people killed during Monday's intense storms.
Several NYC subway stations flooded on Monday night after rain drenched parts of the city, causing severe delays and even closures.