US weather forecast: Heavy rain alert for Washington, D.C, New York, and other parts; Flash flood warning issued

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The is due to incoming tropical moisture in the region. This can cause sudden rain in a few hours, as per the reports. AccuWeather official has predicted that rainfall rates could hit 2 inches per hour in some locations. As per the forecast, Washington, D.C is likely to receive heavy rainfall in afternoon and evening of Sunday. In New York, the heaviest rainfall will likely to occur on Sunday evening to Monday morning. There will be the heaviest downpour in Philadelphia from Sunday afternoon to Sunday night. The US has been experiencing extreme weather conditions as severe thunderstorms, critical fires and excessive heat waves sweep across the country. Extreme weather events, which claim more lives than hurricanes and tornadoes, will likely increase in the future, experts said. Each year in the US, thunderstorms produce 20 to 25 million lightning flashes that strike the ground, killing an average of over 20 people and injuring hundreds more, often in devastating and permanent ways, according to NWS. Older people and those with diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other serious health conditions are most at risk for severe weather conditions, as per an IANS report.

Q1. How is weather in US? A1. The US has been experiencing extreme weather conditions as severe thunderstorms, critical fires and excessive heat waves sweep across the country.Q2. What weather forecast for Washington, D.C and New York?A2. As per the forecast, Washington, D.C is likely to receive heavy rainfall in afternoon and evening of Sunday. In New York, the heaviest rainfall will likely to occur on Sunday evening to Monday morning.