Devastating Floods Hit Connecticut and Long Island: Two Dead Among Severe Weather Chaos

Torrential rainfall caused severe flooding in Connecticut and Long Island, leading to washed-out roads, trapped individuals, and at least two deaths. The sudden downpour resulted in flash floods, rescues, and significant property damage. The storm system was separate from Hurricane Ernesto and caused notable disruptions in New Jersey as well.

Torrential rainfall caused severe flooding in parts of Connecticut and New York's Long Island, resulting in washed-out roads, trapped individuals, and the deaths of two women. The storm system also impacted New Jersey, causing road blockages and temporary service suspensions on multiple transportation routes.

Authorities confirmed the recovery of the bodies of two Oxford residents who went missing during the storm. The heavy rain fell so quickly that it caught many drivers by surprise, turning roads into rivers and necessitating dramatic rescues.

Connecticut's Governor, Ned Lamont, stated that over 100 people were evacuated by search and rescue teams. Multiple rescues were performed, including one at a restaurant in Oxford where firefighters saved 18 people from rising floodwaters. The storm system's impact was likened by experts to 'training thunderstorms,' which repeatedly struck the same locations.

(With inputs from agencies.)