2 dead in New Jersey after flood waters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast

Two people died in Plainfield, New Jersey, after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters during heavy rains that hit the U.S. Northeast overnight. This incident follows previous storm-related deaths in the area. The storm caused flash flooding, subway disruptions in Manhattan, flight cancellations at Newark Liberty Airport, and road closures.

1. 1 Monday night into early Tuesday: Heavy rains moved through the Northeast.
2. 2 Flood waters swept away a vehicle in Plainfield, New Jersey, killing two people.
3. 3 Manhattan subway system overwhelmed, causing flooding and disruptions.
4. 4 Dozens of flights delayed/cancelled at area airports.
5. 5 Most flash flood watches and warnings expired as rain moved on.
6. 6 A house in North Plainfield caught fire and collapsed.

• Two fatalities in Plainfield, New Jersey
• Flash flooding across the Northeast
• Manhattan subway stations flooded and service disrupted
• Hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled at area airports (e.g., 159 cancellations at Newark Liberty Airport)
• Some roads remained closed in New Jersey
• A house caught fire and collapsed in North Plainfield, possibly due to an explosion