"Devastating Floods Ravage US North-East, Prompting Urgent Response"

More than 13 million people in the US north-east are under flood alerts as a deadly storm causes widespread damage and deluges the region. Flash flooding from excessive rainfall is expected across New England, with Vermont facing the highest risk. New York state has declared a state of emergency in two counties, and flood watches are in effect for several other states. A woman died in New York as flood waters swept through streets, and more intense rainfall is forecast. The National Weather Service warns of "catastrophic flooding" not seen since 2011. Rescue efforts are underway, and the storm may not leave the region until early Wednesday.