Lethal US blizzard leaves at least 10 dead
January 23, 2016Even as Israel is set to receive its own first snowstorm of the year, the East Coast of the US has come in for a particularly serious blizzard, with already at least 10 deaths caused by the storm.
The deaths, which took place in North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky, were largely caused by car accidents that came about due to the icy roads.
Over 200,000 people have been left without power according to energy companies, with over half of them in the Carolinas, and over 8,000 flights have been cancelled – and the storm is still just getting started, with over 85 million people in its path.
Washington DC and New York came in for a brunt of the brutal weather, and hundreds of motorists were stranded on ice-bound interstates.
No fewer than 11 states have declares states of emergency, including Georgia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Kentucky, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Virginia and West Virginia. Washington for its part declared a “snow emergency.”
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Saturday that the storm will almost definitely be among the “top five snowstorms” recorded in the Big Apple in terms of snow accumulation.
Already by 10 a.m. on Saturday 11.5 inches (nearly 30 cm) had built up in Central Park, and a total of up to 25 inches (63.5 cm) are anticipated by the end of the storm.
“This is bad and it’s getting worse rapidly,” de Blasio said.
Similar posts
-
Female Israeli Soldiers Who Defeated 100 Terrorists
December 6, 2023In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, the valiant all-female unit of the Israeli Defense Force...
-
Dear World: I Don't Care
November 2, 2023By Avi Lewis I don’t care that you sympathize with Hamas I know you wouldn’t tolerate any of ...
-
Stand With Israel!
October 17, 2023Stand with Israel. Don't stand with the extreme terror organization Hamas. This is a war about huma...
-
Israel Thanks You For Your Support
October 13, 2023Israel extends its heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you, dear friends and supporters, f...
-
How Israel Benefits the United States
October 5, 2023The relationship between Israel and the United States has been a cornerstone of American foreign po...
-
How Israel Helps Its Arab Neighbors
September 27, 2023Introduction Israel, a country known for its rich history and complex geopolitical landscape, ha...
-
The Amazing Country of Israel
September 15, 2023Introduction Nestled in the heart of the Middle East, Israel is a nation with a remarkable histo...
-
Israel Safeguards The World From Terror Attacks
August 23, 2023Introduction In an era where terrorism poses a significant threat to global security, Israel sta...
