• Two fatalities reported in New Jersey due to flash flooding.
• New Jersey Governor declared a state of emergency on Monday.
• Significant rainfall caused travel chaos, including subway delays in NYC.
• Rescue efforts are ongoing as more rain is expected in the Northeast.
• Governor urges residents to avoid unnecessary travel amid severe weather.

Torrential rains in New Jersey and New York City have led to flash flooding, resulting in two fatalities in the northern New Jersey city of Plainfield. As the storm struck, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, warning residents of the heavy precipitation that overwhelmed infrastructure. Officials reported that a car was swept away by floodwaters during the storm, and additional storms could lead to further flooding across the Northeast and parts of the Midwest, according to BBC and SFGate.

Video footage shared on social media showed subway stations in New York City inundated with water, forcing passengers to stand on train seats to avoid getting wet. The Metropolitan Transit Authority noted that the city’s sewer system was overwhelmed, causing water to back up into subway tunnels. Governor Murphy emphasized the necessity for vigilance, stating, "We're not unique, but we're in one of these sort of high humidity, high temperature, high storm intensity patterns right now," according to Al Jazeera and SFGate.

Heavy rainfall, exceeding 6 inches in some areas, has caused significant disruption, including flight delays and road closures across New Jersey. Emergency services have reported numerous rescues, such as one in Scotch Plains where responders used a rope to pull a man from his vehicle. Despite some flood warnings expiring, parts of New Jersey and New York remain impacted by flooding, indicating that conditions could worsen again as more rain is predicted, according to BBC and Al Jazeera.

The National Weather Service has warned that the storms result from a "moisture-rich summertime airmass," intensifying the potential for further severe weather in the region. Some areas in Pennsylvania also experienced extreme flood conditions, with emergency workers conducting multiple water rescues. Governor Murphy has advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel until conditions stabilize, reflecting heightened concerns over severe weather patterns attributed to climate change, as noted by Al Jazeera and SFGate.