Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:34am on 07 Jan 2025,Tuesday Weather & Environment
A powerful winter storm has caused significant disruption across the eastern United States, leaving over 1.75 lakh people without power and forcing the cancellation of 2,400 flights. The storm brought heavy snow and freezing rain, blanketing cities like Washington, D.C., and causing hazardous road conditions in states such as Missouri and Kansas, where five fatalities were reported. Emergency declarations were issued in several states, urging residents to stay home. The National Weather Service warned of potential hail, tornadoes, and prolonged power outages in southeastern states, with temperatures plunging below zero degrees Fahrenheit in some areas, exacerbating dangerous conditions.
