26.01.2026 08:10
As the snowstorm intensifies in the U.S., the number of canceled flights approaches 13,000, while the number of people affected by power outages has risen to 953,000. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that 5 homeless individuals have lost their lives, stating, "We do not know the exact causes of these deaths, but this situation reminds us of how dangerous extreme cold can be, especially for our homeless neighbors."
Intense snowfall and storms affecting many regions of the United States have brought daily life to a standstill.
According to information reported in the national press, at least 13,000 flights were canceled across the country, while approximately 953,000 people were affected by power outages in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Kentucky, Georgia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. The National Weather Service announced that various levels of meteorological warnings are in effect, covering a total of 213 million people.
It has been reported that snowfall has reached serious levels in some areas. In Indiana, snow depth reached 33 centimeters, 30 centimeters in Missouri, and 28 centimeters in Ohio; while levels of 20 centimeters were recorded in Arkansas, Illinois, and Kansas, 18 centimeters in Oklahoma, 15 centimeters in Texas, and 13 centimeters in Tennessee. Transportation on the roads was also disrupted due to heavy snowfall.
FACE-TO-FACE EDUCATION SUSPENDED IN NEW YORK
Adverse weather conditions also affected New York, one of the largest cities in the country. While it was noted that snow depth reached up to 24 centimeters in some areas, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that all public schools in the city switched to remote learning on Monday.
5 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES
Mamdani announced that 5 homeless individuals lost their lives, stating, "We do not know the exact causes of these individuals' deaths, but this situation reminds us how dangerous extreme cold can be, especially for our homeless neighbors."
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN MANY STATES
In a statement made yesterday, President Donald Trump described the storms affecting the country as "historic," announcing that a federal emergency was declared in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Maryland, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Indiana. The Department of Homeland Security announced that emergency measures were implemented in 17 states, including the Columbia region, which encompasses Washington DC, due to weather conditions.