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1 August 12:06

New York's governor has declared a state of emergency due to flooding caused by heavy rain, affecting transportation in the area.

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Heavy rain led to a state of emergency in New York and New Jersey, severely affecting rail and air traffic. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for areas in the northeast, including New York City. Authorities urged residents to avoid travel and some highways were closed. The heavy rains, estimated at up to 127 gallons per square meter, could cause flash flooding and other dangerous conditions.

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Stare de urgenţă în New York şi New Jersey din cauza ploilor şi inundaţiilor bruşte. Cel puţin 1.170 de zboruri anulate pe opt aeroporturi importante. Serviciul feroviar Amtrak întrerupt între Philadelphia şi Delaware - VIDEO

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