Several subway lines were impacted by flooding. A photo from the 28th Street station in Manhattan showed water gushing from a drain and soaking the platform. Water was pooling on the platform at 34th Street-Penn Station, one of the city's busiest subway stops, as riders carefully maneuvered around.

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,

New Yorkers in basement apartments were told to be ready to leave and New Jersey’s governor declared a state of emergency after heavy rains in the northeast caused flash flooding, officials said