The threat of flash flooding returned to North Carolina on Thursday, only days after Tropical Depression Chantal dumped heavy rain across the central part of the state, flooding homes and highways and leading to dozens of rescues.

HOUSTON — After a stormy Tuesday evening that brought isolated flooding and lightning across Southeast Texas, more rain and storms are expected to return on Wednesday, with widespread impacts likely during the afternoon commute.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Rhode Island and other parts of Southern New England with 2 to 4 inches of rain expected.

OF COURSE, SOME OF THOSE WILL HAVE HEAVY RAIN. THE CONCERN IS THAT ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAIN ON TOP OF WHAT WE’VE ALREADY GOTTEN YESTERDAY AND FROM SHAUNTEL, COULD LEAD TO MORE ISOLATED FLASH FLOODING. THAT IS A CONCERN TODAY.

Storm chances increase Thursday. With ample moisture for storms to pull from, rain could turn into downpours at times.

Between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm, various Delhi weather stations recorded significant rainfall, with Najafgarh at 60 mm. An orange alert escalated to red was issued due to expected moderate to intense rainfall and thunderstorms,

Bay of Plenty is likely to be upgraded to a heavy rain warning tomorrow, MetService says. A heavy rain watch remains in place for the region, including Rotorua, between 1pm tomorrow and 5am Saturday.

After heavy rain flooded roads and caused massive traffic jams in Gurugram, authorities advised corporate offices and private institutions to let employees work from home on Thursday to ease congestion.