The True Post (Web News) Heavy snowfall and cold winds have disrupted normal life in various parts of the United States.
According to foreign media, the death toll due to various accidents due to the blizzard has reached 65, while millions of people are facing severe cold, power outages and travel difficulties. Temperatures in the eastern United States have dropped below freezing. The temperature in Chicago was recorded at minus 14 degrees Celsius, while in Cleveland it was minus 11 degrees Celsius, forcing citizens to stay indoors.
Intermittent heavy snowfall in Tennessee and Mississippi has paralyzed life. More than 100,000 customers in these areas have lost power, which has further increased the difficulties of citizens in the severe cold. Restoration work is underway by the local administration, but difficulties are also being encountered in relief activities due to the severity of the weather.
Air travel has also been severely affected after the blizzard. On Wednesday, 653 American Airlines flights were canceled while 1,077 flights were delayed. Flight operations at Dulles-Fort Worth Airport were severely affected by snow and rain, causing long waits and inconvenience to passengers. According to US media, airlines have offered double pay to staff for extra shifts to help restore flight operations as soon as possible. The
Meteorological Department says that severe cold winds are likely to hit New York and New Jersey in the coming days, while this cold wave is predicted to continue until next week. Officials have advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and take precautions.
