New York and New Jersey hit by torrential rain and flash floods, forcing highway closures, suspending subway lines and flight delays.

A flash flood warning was in effect in New York City until 9:45 p.m., and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. Middlesex, Morris and Somerset counties remained under a flood warning until 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.

Heavy rain lashed large parts of the US Northeast on Monday, triggering flash flood warnings across New York City and prompting New Jersey to declare a state of emergency.Rising water levels disrupted roads,