A powerful winter storm has caused widespread disruption across the northeastern United States, forcing the cancellation of more than 11,000 flights and leaving over 500,000 homes and businesses without electricity.
The storm brought heavy snowfall, strong winds and freezing temperatures to major cities such as New York City and Boston, making travel dangerous and slowing down daily life. Airports were among the worst hit, with thousands of passengers stranded as airlines struggled to restart operations after weather conditions led to mass cancellations and long delays.
Road and rail transport were also affected as thick snow and ice covered highways and tracks. Authorities issued travel advisories in several states, urging people to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary. Many schools and government offices were shut as a safety measure.
Power supply was badly impacted when snow and ice damaged power lines and brought down trees. Utility companies sent emergency repair teams to restore electricity, but officials said it could take time in areas that were hit the hardest. In the meantime, residents were asked to conserve power wherever possible.
With temperatures dropping sharply, local administrations opened warming centres and emergency shelters for people in need, especially the elderly and those without heating. Weather agencies warned that strong winds and extremely low wind-chill levels could make outdoor conditions dangerous.
Although the snowfall has started to ease in some places, flight operations are expected to take several days to return to normal because of the backlog. Transport authorities are working to clear snow from runways, roads and railway lines to restore services.
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