A state of emergency has been declared in New York City after it was hit by record rainfall and flash flooding as a result of Tropical Storm Ida.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city was “enduring an historic weather event” with “brutal flooding” and “dangerous conditions” on the roads.
Footage on social media showed water pouring into subway stations and people’s homes, and flooded roads.
New Jersey also declared an emergency and reported at least one death.
