The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates issued a statement on Friday confirming that it is closely monitoring the situation of Jordanian citizens in New York City, USA, in light of heavy rainfall causing flooding.

Through its Operations Center Unit and the Jordanian Embassy in Washington, the Ministry is overseeing the conditions of Jordanian residents and visitors in New York City affected by the floods.

The Ministry emphasized the importance of adhering to instructions issued by local authorities and exercising extreme caution during these adverse weather conditions.

Jordanian citizens in New York City can seek assistance at any time by contacting the following numbers:

• Operations Center Unit in the Ministry: (00962795497777).
• Jordanian Embassy in Washington: (0012022949522).
• Email of the Operations Center Unit: [email protected].

Heavy rains in the northeastern United States caused flooding on Thursday night, disrupting transportation, including subway and airport services in New York.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul declared a "state of emergency" in New York, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley due to the heavy rainfall. Subways stations were partially flooded, and significant disruptions were reported.