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US storm cuts power to hundreds of thousands of homes and grounds flights

A historic winter storm has impacted the eastern two-thirds of the United States, leaving over 700,000 households without power and causing significant flight cancellations. The storm, characterized by snow, sleet, and freezing rain, has prompted federal emergency declarations in multiple states as it threatens to bring severe weather conditions into the week.

US storm cuts power to hundreds of thousands of homes and grounds flights

Credit: Theguardian

Key Highlights

  • Over 700,000 households and businesses are without power.
  • More than 10,000 flights are expected to be cancelled due to the storm.
  • The storm affects eastern states with warnings for snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
  • Federal emergency disaster declarations have been approved for several states including South Carolina and Virginia.
  • Dangerously cold temperatures are forecasted to persist throughout the week.
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Sources

  1. US storm cuts power to hundreds of thousands of homes and grounds flights
  2. Historic Winter Storm Paralyzes US: 217,000 Without Power, Thousands of Flights Grounded

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