Vermont and New York were both hit hard by storms and flooding over the weekend. Let’s pray for these states!

From NTD. President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in Vermont on Tuesday after heavy rain drenched parts of the Northeast, triggering evacuations and causing tens of millions of dollars in damage.

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Mr. Biden, currently at the annual NATO summit in Lithuania, has ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help coordinate disaster relief efforts and provide assistance to areas affected by torrential downpours. The storm, which began on July 9, has dumped up to two months’ worth of rain in two days in Vermont and parts of the Northeast, including New York. …

Gov. Phil Scott urged Vermonters at a news conference on Tuesday to remain cautious, saying severe flooding across the state is “nowhere near over,” and water levels continue to rise in some places, including in the state’s capital city, Montpelier. …

There have been no reports of injuries or deaths related to the flooding as of Tuesday morning, the Vermont Emergency Management said. The agency said five rescue teams have come to the state from North Carolina, Massachusetts, and Connecticut to assist with life-saving efforts. …

Concerns Mount About Dam Nearing Capacity

Meanwhile, officials warned the Wrightsville Dam in Washington County’s Winooski River could exceed capacity for the first time should more water pour over, pointing out water could surge through downtown blocks where the floods are already waist-high. …

New York

Vermont was not the only state hit hard by the storm. A flood watch also remains in effect for parts of New York, where a woman identified by police as Pamela Nugent, 43, died as she tried to escape her flooded home with her dog in the hamlet of Fort Montgomery. …

Meanwhile, more than 1,200 flights to and from airports, including New York’s LaGuardia and Boston’s Logan, were delayed or canceled on July 10 as severe flash flooding hit the East Coast. The July 10 flight disruptions follow more than 8,000 delays on July 9 and more than 2,000 cancellations, Travel + Leisure reported.

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(Excerpt from NTD. Photo Credit: Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)