26.01.2026 15:23
The United States is under the impact of a "historic" snowstorm and freezing cold. More than 800,000 people are without electricity nationwide, over 17,000 flights have been canceled, and the death toll from the disaster has risen to 11. Officials, noting that approximately 90 million people are under "extreme cold" warnings, continue to issue repeated alerts to citizens.
As a result of the snowstorm and freezing temperatures affecting the United States, 11 people have lost their lives, while more than 800,000 people are still without electricity.
MORE THAN 800,000 PEOPLE ARE WITHOUT ELECTRICITY
According to CNN, the snow and extreme cold described as "historic" are affecting the United States. While more than 800,000 people are still without electricity due to the snowstorm and freezing temperatures, over 17,000 flights have been canceled. Schools in major cities have suspended classes or switched to remote learning.
90 MILLION PEOPLE UNDER "EXTREME COLD" WARNING
Authorities have reported that the effects of the storm could last for days or even weeks, with approximately 90 million people under "extreme cold" warnings.
CASUALTIES REACHED 11
It was reported that 3 people in Tennessee lost their lives due to "weather-related reasons," bringing the total number of casualties due to the cold weather and snowstorm to 11.
Warnings have been issued that snowfall could reach 10 centimeters in the capital Washington and up to 30 centimeters in New York and New Jersey.
HOMELESS FOUND DEAD
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced at a press conference yesterday that 5 homeless individuals were found dead outside, and this number could increase.
The U.S. National Weather Service reported that 213 million people in the country are under dangerous icing conditions in the southern states and snowstorm conditions in the northeastern states.
WARNINGS KEEP COMING
Authorities warned that the snowstorm would continue across a large part of the country, followed by very low temperatures, resulting in icing and "dangerous travel and infrastructure impacts" expected to last for several days.