US EditionState Of Emergency Declared In NJ As Serious Flooding Reported
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, JUL 15 – Governor Phil Murphy declared emergency after 3-5 inches of rain caused flash flooding and road closures, urging residents to avoid travel and shelter in place, officials said.
- On the evening of July 14, Governor Phil Murphy issued an emergency declaration in response to widespread flash flooding affecting various areas of New Jersey.
- The declaration followed heavy rainfall and multiple flash flood warnings issued for counties including Camden, Middlesex, Morris, and Somerset.
- Flooding affected towns such as Watchung and Plainfield, leading to road closures, shelter-in-place orders, and a dramatic water rescue in Scotch Plains.
- As of early evening, more than 8,000 power outages were reported statewide, with 1,704 customers without power in Bergen County alone, according to utility companies.
- Officials advised people to remain inside and limit travel while flood watches and warnings continued overnight throughout much of New Jersey.
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New York has been hit by flooding after heavy rains. Roads and train stations have been submerged. Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency in the state.
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Flash flooding across tri-state area prompts road closures, subway delays in NYC, state of emergency in NJ
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