Heavy rains have caused flash floods in areas of Washington DC in the United States, CNN reported. The flooding prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood emergency until 1:45 pm (local time). AdvertisingThe news broadcaster reported that in the last one hour, areas around the Potomac river have witnessed heavy flooding. Authorities have begun operations to rescue people who are stranded in their vehicles in the affected area. SEE PHOTOS | Heavy rains strand Washington drivers, flood White House basementAreas of concern reportedly include the Great Falls, Virginia, area and southeastern Montgomery County, Maryland as heavy rains continue to batter much of the area, including the District of Columbia.

Source: Indian Express July 08, 2019 15:17 UTC