Dozens of millions of Americans, from the capital city of Washington to the state of Maine, are bracing for snowfall of up to 60 centimeters in some areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) stated that a blizzard would sweep across the east of the country from Maryland to southeast New England, making travel “extremely dangerous.”
New Yorkers are trying to organize themselves in the face of a snowstorm so severe that authorities have banned travel in the most populous city in the United States. Since Sunday afternoon, the skyscrapers of the megalopolis have vanished in the blizzard, while icy gusts have shaken seagulls trying to fly over the East River.
In total, up to 70 centimeters of snow and winds reaching 80 km/h are expected. This is a storm of a magnitude not seen in a decade, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who took the extreme step of suspending traffic between 9 p.m. on Sunday (2 a.m. GMT on Monday) and noon on Monday (5 p.m. GMT).
New York has instructed motorists not to drive. Schools were closed on Monday.
On Long Island, in the state of New York, a snowplow overturned on the Sunrise Highway, requiring police and emergency services to intervene. For hours, a team had to clean up the fuel spill the vehicle left on the road and prevent it from contaminating nearby waterways.
Context: A severe snowstorm is hitting the East Coast of the United States, causing significant disruptions and safety concerns.
Fact Check:** Winter storms often result in travel disruptions and safety hazards, leading to closures and evacuations.
Fact Check: Winter storms often result in travel disruptions and safety hazards, leading to closures and evacuations.
Fact Check: Authorities often issue emergency declarations in response to severe weather events, allowing for increased resources and coordination.
Fact Check: Flight cancellations and power outages are common during severe weather events, impacting travel and basic services.
