Flooding Strands Drivers, Triggers Rescues Across DMV, Tri-State, Bengal

Severe storms and heavy rainfall have caused widespread flash flooding and dangerous driving conditions across multiple regions in the United States and India. In the D.C. area and Central Virginia, intense rain overwhelmed drainage systems, flooding roads and stranding vehicles, prompting officials to warn residents to avoid driving through flooded roadways due to the risk of vehicles being swept away by swift water. Emergency services in Virginia have increased swift water rescue readiness, emphasizing the life-threatening hazards of floodwaters, including hidden debris beneath the water surface. Similarly, the Tri-State area including parts of New York and New Jersey experienced severe flooding, leading to road closures and a state of emergency declaration by New Jersey's governor. In West Bengal, India, heavy rains combined with dam water releases caused severe inundation, prompting local authorities to open rescue centers and place districts on high alert while monitoring rising river levels. Meteorological agencies in both the U.S. and India continue to issue warnings as additional storms and rainfall are expected to exacerbate flooding risks.