Remnants of Hurricane Ida hits north-east, killing more than 40 | First Thing

Heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes swept through New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Maryland, bringing death and destruction

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At least 46 people were killed in sudden heavy rains, flooding and tornadoes brought on in the north-east by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Authorities are still working to grasp the full scope of Ida's destruction in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Maryland.