Two people died in New Jersey after their car was swept into a brook. Public transit was largely running normally a day after the subway system flooded in New York. Officials warned aging infrastructure remained susceptible to extreme weather.

Waters rushed into subway stations, making for hellish commutes, and the flash floods killed two people in New Jersey and caused a house to explode in New Jersey. Climate experts expect flooding to worsen and threaten already-struggling infrastructure throughout the region.

New York City challenges FEMA's decision to withdraw $351 million in BRIC emergency preparedness grants, emphasizing the importance of these funds for protecting against natural disasters.

Footage shows wooden slats from the home on the ground with other debris. The blast took place around the same time heavy rainfall hit the northeast.

Roads and streets, meanwhile, are likely to flood during the downpour, said the Office of Emergency Management’s advisory. Flooded roads could spell trouble for the city’s bus riders and drivers. The city warned motorists not to drive through flooded roads.

Heavy rain swept across New York City and the Tri-State area on Monday night, inundating the region with flash flooding that led to the deaths of two people in New Jersey. Across the region vehicles were left stranded in roadways,