New York’s flash flood emergency sees 1 fatality

A state of emergency has been declared in several areas of New York following torrential rains, according to the US National Weather Service (NWS). Areas particularly affected include Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties. The public is advised to avoid dangerous zones. The severe storms brought over 300 millimetres of rain, causing widespread damage.

The NWS has issued an emergency flood warning for several parts of New York covering areas like Orange, Putnam, and Rockland. Residents are advised to avoid travelling in risky points following extreme rainfall and a record-breaking rainfall of above 300 millimetres.

According to The New York Times, at least one person has lost their life due to the disastrous flooding. The victim, a woman in her thirties, was from the Orange County region. The reasons for her death remain unknown.

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