25.01.2026 19:02
Due to a severe winter storm affecting the United States, the bodies of three individuals believed to be homeless were found in New York. The number of households experiencing power outages in the country has risen to 500,000, while 9,600 flights have been canceled.
Severe winter storms moving into the interior of the United States have already caused fatalities before fully showing their effects. In the Manhattan and Brooklyn areas of New York, the lifeless bodies of 3 individuals, believed to be homeless, were found. Authorities stated that the deaths could be related to the extreme cold weather conditions.
DEATH BY FREEZING AT MINUS 12 DEGREES
New York police announced that it is believed that 3 individuals, one of whom is a woman, died from freezing, and no criminal elements were found in the incidents. Forensic experts have launched an investigation to determine the exact causes of death. U.S. media reported that temperatures dropped to minus 12 degrees on the Saturday night when the bodies were found.
In a country where storms continue to negatively impact daily life and transportation, air traffic has also been significantly disrupted. According to FlightAware data, at least 9,600 flights were canceled due to adverse weather conditions. The previous day, more than 4,000 flights had also been unable to operate.
POWER OUTAGE AFFECTS 500,000 HOMES
The severe storms have also hit the energy infrastructure. According to PowerOutage data, as of 07:23 local time, more than 500,000 households were without electricity. In Mississippi, Texas, and Tennessee, each with more than 100,000 households affected, it was reported that the energy infrastructure was also damaged in Louisiana and New Mexico.
NUMBER OF STATES DECLARING EMERGENCY RISES TO 20
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that an emergency has been declared in the District of Columbia, including the capital Washington, and in 19 states. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that tens of thousands of people in the southern states are still without electricity and that teams are continuing their work to fix the outages.
"STOCK UP ON FUEL AND FOOD" WARNING
Noem, in her call to the public, stated, "The weather will be very, very cold. Therefore, we invite everyone to stock up on fuel and food. We will get through this together."
"DISASTROUS IMPACTS" EXPECTED
The National Weather Service (NWS) announced that a prolonged storm is expected, which could lead to widespread and severe icing, especially in the southeastern U.S. The statement warned of "crippling and locally disastrous impacts," while experts predict that record low temperatures and dangerous wind chill effects will last at least until tomorrow.