Severe storm in the US: 428,000 people left without power
A severe winter storm in the USA has disrupted the lives of thousands of people. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to PowerOutage.us, more than 428 thousand people across the country have been left without electricity. The adverse weather conditions have seriously affected not only daily life but also the aviation sector.
According to Fox News, American airlines have been forced to cancel over 16 thousand flights in the last four days. The Washington Post reports that due to the winter storm, a state of emergency has been declared in at least 22 states in the USA.
Freezing rain was observed in the southeastern regions, further complicating the lives of residents. According to the National Weather Service, Kansas City recorded the highest daily snowfall in the last 70 years on January 24.
The snow depth reached 13 centimeters, which is twice the previous record. Meteorologists emphasize that snowfall and freezing will continue in several parts of the country in the coming days.
This situation may further intensify power outages and transportation problems. According to Fox News, the storm is expected to last for several days.
Such weather conditions cause significant damage to the daily lifestyle of the population and infrastructure. Emergency services across the country continue measures aimed at supporting the population.
