Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars

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What happened

Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.

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  • Reported by BBC Science and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:53:26 UTC.

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