Heavy rain swept across New York City and the Tri-State area on Monday night, inundating the region with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the declaration of states of emergency.

New York and New Jersey hit by torrential rain and flash floods, forcing highway closures, suspending subway lines and flight delays.

Heavy rain pounded the US Northeast on Monday, triggering flash flood warnings across New York City and forcing New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. The deluge led to rising water levels that disrupted roads,