26.01.2026 16:40
The snowstorm and freezing temperatures affecting the U.S. have resulted in the deaths of 11 people, and over 800,000 individuals are without electricity. New York City Mayor Zohran Memdani urged citizens to stay indoors. With at least 13,000 flights canceled nationwide, schools have suspended classes.
As a snowstorm and freezing temperatures grip the United States, 11 people have lost their lives, and over 800,000 people are still without electricity. In the affected country, New York City Mayor Zohran Memdani urged New Yorkers to stay indoors due to the snowstorm.
11 PEOPLE HAVE DIED
The snowfall affecting the entire United States has brought life to a standstill. At least 13,000 flights have been canceled nationwide, and thousands of homes are without electricity. Schools across the country have suspended classes, and there have been significant disruptions in traffic. In Virginia and Kentucky, authorities responded to hundreds of accidents on the roads. At least 11 people have died in the snowstorm affecting the country.
"STATES ARE UNDER ARCTIC SIEGE"
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul warned citizens to stay home and avoid the roads. Hochul stated, "This is definitely the coldest weather and the coldest winter storm we have seen in recent years. Our state and many other states across the country are under an Arctic siege."
While a state of emergency has been declared in nearly half of the states, the storm is expected to continue until this evening. A planned vote in the U.S. Senate has also been canceled. In Washington, D.C., where a state of emergency has been declared, Mayor Muriel Bowser said, "We are experiencing the largest snowstorm in Washington, D.C. in the last decade this weekend."
NEW YORK MAYOR: STAY INDOORS
The snowstorm, which is increasingly affecting New York City, has negatively impacted daily life. Due to severe weather conditions, there have been disruptions in transportation throughout the city, and officials have issued repeated warnings.
New York Mayor Zohran Memdani called on New Yorkers to stay indoors in a statement made via social media. Memdani emphasized the importance of staying home for the safety of citizens.
In his statement, Memdani also mentioned that the series Heated Rivalry can be watched at home through the municipality's free access options, suggesting that citizens spend time at home instead of going outside during the storm.