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

Two people in Plainfield, New Jersey, died after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters during a severe storm overnight. The storm caused flash flooding across the US Northeast. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy confirmed the fatalities on Tuesday.

Heavy rains and flash flooding in the northeast have caused two deaths in New Jersey. More rain is expected through mid-week for portions of the eastern and central U.S.