Over 80 deaths due to polar wave hitting much of the United States

Millions of people inside United States of America still impressed two weeks of snowstorms, coldrain and freezing winds, causing deaths, flight cancellations, power outages, school closures and road accidents across the country.

As reported, About 89 people have died in at least 13 states due to the first winter wave of the year, which brought freezing winds down to sub-zero temperatures.

Tennesseewhich declared a state of emergency last Wednesday, has accumulated the highest number of victims, with 25since the winter system began hitting that state on Jan. 14, according to Department of Health data cited by local media.

The deaths occurred due to hypothermia, traffic accidents on slippery roads after snowfall and problems with the heating system.

Tennessee residents have been dealing with a backlog of 22.8 centimeters of snow and the state Office of Emergency Management warned on its website that many routes, especially secondary routes, remain affected there is still snow and extreme cold and urged people to drive carefully.

Deaths have also been reported Oregon, with at least 16 victimsincluding three adults who lost their lives Wednesday when a tree fell on their vehicle, according to CBS.

In that northwestern state, schools have had to close, more than 45,000 people was left in the dark due to a blackout and the state of emergency also continues.

Other power outages were reported in Pennsylvania, California, New Mexico and Indiana as severe weather conditions were expected to continue into early this week.

Deaths have also been reported in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Kentucky and Wisconsin, among others, though some remain under investigation to confirm they are related to the weather affecting the country.

A series of fronts and low pressure systems are expected to bring warmer air to the United States by the middle of next week, according to the National Weather Service.

The US polar wave has reached Texas and Florida

The arctic cold wave dominated the United States this Sunday and even reached unexpected states AS Texas and Florida.

Crews worked around the clock this weekend to locate and repair burst pipes that had lowered water pressure in the city.

Some inhabitants bring days without waterand the company’s 400,000 customers were asked to boil their water before using it.

Doug McGowen, CEO of Memphis Light, Gas and Water, said in a video posted Saturday on social media that he hopes to have an estimate by Sunday afternoon of when water pressure will be restored.

“Wait a little'”said McGowen, adding, “Neighbors help neighbors.”

By Saturday afternoon, the company had repaired 36 water fountains and more than 2,000 leaks in homes and businesses. It is expected that as temperatures begin to rise, further disruptions will become evident.

McGowen asked residents to turn off all faucets once the temperature rises, a move that would add 5 to 10 million gallons per day to the system and help restore pressure in the pipes.

Bars and restaurants used bottled water to serve customers. Some have closed, others have changed menus.

The cold temperatures, which began Friday, may ease slightly in the coming days. For example, in Des Moines, the capital of Iowa, values ​​above zero are expected starting Monday.

“Not coming anymore Arctic air from Canadawarming is expected for the central United States,” the national weather agency indicated.