After flash flood warnings and a state of emergency were declared in New York City and New Jersey on Monday due to heavy rainfall, as announced by the New Jersey governor, several videos and photos emerged on social media showing severe street flooding. As visuals of submerged homes and cars being swept away by floodwaters began circulating online, internet users started mocking the situation by drawing comparisons of New York City with Gurugram.&nbsp;One of the users in a post on social media platform X said, “THIS IS NOT #Gurugram, THIS IS NEW-JERSEY., The Administration’s response planning and standards would not be the same as Gurgaon. Heavy flooding due to torrential rainfall in NJ, USA (14.07.2025) Nature is a big force; temporary flooding can happen in the best-planned city, too. #GurugramRains Not taking away the fact that our administration has not performed up to mark.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">THIS IS NOT <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gurugram?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gurugram</a>, THIS IS NEW-JERSEY., The Administration&#39;s response planning and standards would not be the same as Gurgaon. Heavy flooding due to torrential rainfall in NJ, USA 🇺🇸 (14.07.2025) Nature is a big force; temporary flooding can happen in the best-planned… <a href="https://t.co/OA5y19RTHs">pic.twitter.com/OA5y19RTHs</a>&mdash; Raman Malik🇮🇳 (मोदी का परिवार) (@ramanmalik) <a href="https://twitter.com/ramanmalik/status/1944984278757970356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a post on X, the Paytm founder also uploaded a video of the NYC flood with a caption, "Not Gurugram but NYC."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Not Gurugram but NYC. <a href="https://t.co/SJDO5P5yFD">pic.twitter.com/SJDO5P5yFD</a>&mdash; Vijay Shekhar Sharma (@vijayshekhar) <a href="https://twitter.com/vijayshekhar/status/1945042651243536651?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Commenting on the post of the Paytm founder, a user said, “1: NYC apparently had more than 200mm of rain 2: Gurugram had about 133mm of rain From what I’ve read, the severity of flooding in Gurugram is generally worse for lesser rainfall. Great city, except when it rains! Though both cities face flooding frequently.”&nbsp; &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">True. However: 1: NYC apparently had more than 200mm of rain 2: Gurugram had about 133mm of rain From what I&#39;ve read, the severity of flooding in Gurugram is generally worse for lesser rainfall. Great city, except when it rains! Though both cities face flooding frequently. 🤷‍♂️ <a href="https://t.co/FLZF0EDHJd">https://t.co/FLZF0EDHJd</a>&mdash; Nikhil Shahane (@Bingeljell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bingeljell/status/1945075690195259496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;“Water rushing into a posh Gurgaon Apartment. Such is the state of drainage. Oh wait it’s New York,” another user said.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Water rushing into a posh Gurgaon Apartment. Such is the state of drainage. Oh wait it&#39;s New York <a href="https://t.co/rNG0jlAxYm">pic.twitter.com/rNG0jlAxYm</a>&mdash; Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/GabbbarSingh/status/1433305743248089088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The next user added, “We always make fun of Bharat in various cities like Mumbai , Delhi during rainy seasons when it floods.. Now see what happens in USA a Developed Nation New York City emergency officials have issued a travel advisory as heavy rain and flooding happens."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We always make fun of Bharat in various cities like Mumbai , Delhi during rainy seasons when it floods.. Now see what happens in USA a Developed Nation New York City emergency officials have issued a travel advisory as heavy rain and flooding happens<a href="https://t.co/93j7szns0V">https://t.co/93j7szns0V</a> <a href="https://t.co/gC4VO1Bb9b">pic.twitter.com/gC4VO1Bb9b</a>&mdash; AstroCounselKK 🇮🇳 (@AstroCounselKK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AstroCounselKK/status/1707778202180149579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, officials reported on Tuesday that two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was consumed in floodwaters during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight. &nbsp;

Several social media users mocked the posted footage of the flooded streets of New Jersey, drawing comparisons with Gurugram. The clip showed the submerged homes and cars being swept away by floodwaters.

After flash flood warnings and a state of emergency were declared in New York City and New Jersey on Monday due to heavy rainfall, as announced by the New Jersey governor, several videos and photos emerged on social media showing severe street flooding. As visuals of submerged homes and cars being swept away by floodwaters began circulating online, internet users started mocking the situation by drawing comparisons of New York City with Gurugram. One of the users in a post on social media platform X said, “THIS IS NOT #Gurugram, THIS IS NEW-JERSEY., The Administration’s response planning and standards would not be the same as Gurgaon. Heavy flooding due to torrential rainfall in NJ, USA (14.07.2025) Nature is a big force; temporary flooding can happen in the best-planned city, too. #GurugramRains Not taking away the fact that our administration has not performed up to mark.”

Several social media users mocked the posted footage of the flooded streets of New Jersey, drawing comparisons with Gurugram. The clip showed the submerged homes and cars being swept away by floodwaters.

‘This is not Gurugram, this is New Jersey!’: Netizens troll flooded streets of US

The New Jersey has announced a state emergency after heavy rain lashed multiple areas of US Northeast on Monday, which has triggered flash flood warnings across New York City. After the heavy rain, water raised in the city resulting in the disruption of roads, airports, and public transport, according to NBC News. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued flash flood warnings for across the New York City. And, several videos of the flood in the New Jersey surfaced showing flooding on streets along with floating of cars.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/six-died-and-nearly-80-000-displaced-in-severe-flood-in-china-1751013484231">Six died and nearly 80,000 displaced in severe flood as China braces for second tropical cyclone in two weeks</a>The state emergency in the New Jersey was announced by governor Phil Murphy following flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state. He requested the residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. In a short notice the basement apartment, residents were asked to prepare to evacuate in the New York.“If you live in a basement apartment, stay alert. Flash flooding can happen with little warning, including overnight,” New York City emergency management said in a post on X. “Keep a phone, flashlight, and Go Bag nearby. Be ready to move to higher ground.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Here&#39;s what radar looks like currently. Flooding is New York City’s top public health threat, and it strikes fast. Flash floods can turn streets into rivers and fill basements within minutes. These floods often come with little or no warning and can be deadly. Basement… <a href="https://t.co/A5bvdyVWR3">pic.twitter.com/A5bvdyVWR3</a>&mdash; NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) <a href="https://twitter.com/nycemergencymgt/status/1944868294995202198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Airport, rail, and roads services disrupted</h3>Staten Island, a county in the New York has reached nearly 1.7 inches after heavy rain and Manhattan’s Chelsea neighbourhood by 7:30 pm reached 1.5 inches. Following this, the NWS warned that rain could up to the rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour, which can go upto 6 inches in total. As a result, several mode of transportation were disrupted, like LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports reported delays and disruptions, while John F. Kennedy Airport warned of potential issues. Similarly, substantial flooding disrupted a section of major roads in the state.In addition, flooding also hit subway stations in New York's Queens county, and train lines were severely disrupted, as well as the Staten Island Railway suspended service in both directions in the southern part of the borough.According to a report in New York Times, the cause of heavy rainfall in the part of the state was a slow-moving storm system combined with unusually humid and hot air. Joseph Wegman from the weather department underscored that “one storm will follow another, after another,” and most of the areas are unable to absorb sudden inflow of much water in a short period. &nbsp;

After flash flooding and high levels of rainfall hit US's New Jersey, governor Phil Murphy announced state emergency. Following the emergency he requested the residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. 

The New Jersey has announced a state emergency after heavy rain lashed multiple areas of US Northeast on Monday, which has triggered flash flood warnings across New York City. After the heavy rain, water raised in the city resulting in the disruption of roads, airports, and public transport, according to NBC News. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued flash flood warnings for across the New York City. And, several videos of the flood in the New Jersey surfaced showing flooding on streets along with floating of cars. Also read: Six died and nearly 80,000 displaced in severe flood as China braces for second tropical cyclone in two weeks The state emergency in the New Jersey was announced by governor Phil Murphy following flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state. He requested the residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. In a short notice the basement apartment, residents were asked to prepare to evacuate in the New York. “If you live in a basement apartment, stay alert. Flash flooding can happen with little warning, including overnight,” New York City emergency management said in a post on X. “Keep a phone, flashlight, and Go Bag nearby. Be ready to move to higher ground.”

After flash flooding and high levels of rainfall hit US's New Jersey, governor Phil Murphy announced state emergency. Following the emergency he requested the residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.&nbsp;

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