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FIFA World Cup: Heavy rain and possible flooding forecast in New Jersey for Norway-Senegal match
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Key Points:
- Heavy rain and potential flooding are forecast for the area around MetLife Stadium in New Jersey ahead of the Norway vs. Senegal World Cup match, with the U.S. National Weather Service issuing a flood watch for parts of New York City and New Jersey.
- The NWS warned of showers and thunderstorms producing up to 2 inches of rainfall per hour, raising the risk of flash flooding, especially in urban and poor drainage areas near the open-air stadium.
- New York City Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to plan ahead and avoid travel during severe weather conditions.
- World Cup regulations allow matches interrupted by weather to be resumed from the point of stoppage rather than replayed entirely, with FIFA retaining authority to cancel, reschedule, or relocate matches due to force majeure or safety concerns.
- There have been no weather delays during the first 11 days of the tournament, though past events have seen some delays and suspensions due to storms.
