Severe flooding hit the New York region and New Jersey state overnight Monday into Tuesday, due to torrential rains caused by violent thunderstorms.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency in several counties, urging residents to stay indoors.

In New York, JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports temporarily suspended flights. The subway system also suffered major disruptions, with several lines down and stations flooded, particularly in Chelsea and lower Manhattan.

Massive traffic jams have paralyzed several major arteries of the city.

In New Jersey, emergency services responded several times to help stranded motorists or residents isolated by rising waters, particularly in the Newark area.

The north of the state remains on alert for further flooding.

(Unioneonline/vl)

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