Severe storms wreak havoc on Northeast flights, causing massive delays and cancellations
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Heavy rainstorms and flash flooding in the Northeast caused major disruptions at New York City-area airports, with Newark Airport experiencing the highest number of flight cancellations among all US airports on Sunday. Over 1,600 flights were canceled nationwide, with Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia airports being the most affected. Passengers faced delays, lost luggage, and long lines for rebooking. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings, and areas in New York received between one and five inches of rain. The severe weather follows last weekend's torrential downpours, which resulted in one fatality and significant damage.
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