Elliot winter storm has left at least 30 dead in the US since last Wednesday (21). Compared to a cyclone, the phenomenon lowered temperatures, brought extreme cold, and wreaked havoc across the country.
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Temperatures in the central and eastern United States should return to “seasonal standards by the middle of next week,” according to the National Weather Service.
What is known so far
- According to the Flightaware website, on Christmas Sunday, the storm forced the cancellation of more than 2,400 flights in the United States.
- At least 60,000 families were left without power, mostly in Maine and New York.
- Some deaths occurred on the roads due to frozen asphalt and poor visibility.
- Others were caused by low temperatures. This is the case of a man found dead by police in Memphis, Tennessee.
- An estimated 12 people died in New York state, one of the hardest hit.
Deadly Blizzard, War Zone: What Happened in Buffalo?
The city of Buffalo, New York state, faced a crisis on Christmas day. The storm intensified in the region, the accumulated snow reached a height of 2.4 meters and there was a power outage in the city.
Emergency services could not reach the most affected areas. Hours later, the bodies were found in cars and under snowdrifts.
It’s like going to a war zone. This will go down in history as Buffalo’s most devastating storm… and we’re still in the middle of it.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Buffalo native
Many residents are expected to be without power until Tuesday (27), as substations freeze and some are covered in snow. Another 60 cm of snow is expected tonight.
Buffalo International Airport will remain closed tomorrow. There is also a travel ban effective from Friday (23rd).
The winds are so strong that the snow forms dunes. This is madness.
Ali Lawson, 34, who has lived in Buffalo for eight years
*With information from AFP, RFI and Reuters
source: Noticias
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