At least nine people died as waters rose in basements. A tornado in southern New Jersey leveled a stretch of houses. Some drivers have reportedly been stranded since Wednesday night, more than 200,000 homes in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania remain without power, and states of emergency have been declared across the region. Though the rain is done and skies are clearing, most of the city’s subway lines remain wholly or partly suspended, along with commuter rail service across the region. Rescues continued Thursday morning, and as the waters recede, the authorities fear they will find more victims.

Source: International New York Times September 02, 2021 08:14 UTC