New York, New Jersey declare emergencies, 14 dead in flash floods

In US, at least 14 people have died after flash floods and tornadoes hit the states of New York,New Jersey and Pannslvania. The governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency late on Wednesday as record-reaking rains from tropical storm Ida led to flooding and hazardous conditions on the roads, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio described the flooding and weather on Wednesday night as a "historic weather event". The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency in New York City for the first time. The New York city  witnessed record-breaking rainfall on Wednesday night. At least 3.1 inches rain fell in the Central Park in a span of just one hour. Nearly all New York City subway lines have been closed and non-emergency vehicles are banned from roads. 8 people died in New York.

At least five persons were killed as the flooding inundated the New Jersey city of Passaic and Elizabeth, Mayor Hector Lora told CNN. NBC New York reported that one more person had died in New Jersey and , including a 2-year-old boy. Local media reported that people had been trapped in their basements as the storm sent water surging through the city. The entire New Jersey rail service, except the Atlantic City line, was suspended, New Jersey Transit said. Police officers outside Philadelphia reported ‘multiple fatalities.