New York Snowstorm Triggers State of Emergency
Mayor Zohran Mamdani declares emergency as heavy snow paralyses NYC and East Coast, cancelling 15,000 flights and causing widespread outages.
Key Points
- Mayor declares state of emergency amid 36-hour snowfall.
- 15,000 flights cancelled across East Coast.
- Schools closed in NY, MA, CT, NJ.
- Thousands face power outages.
New York has been brought to a standstill by a powerful snowstorm over the past few days, prompting Mayor Zohran Mamdani to declare a state of emergency on Sunday amid forecasts of heavy snowfall lasting around 36 hours.
The National Weather Service predicted intense precipitation that has indeed materialised, paralysing much of the US East Coast. States including Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Jersey have also faced significant disruptions from the storm.
Schools across the region shut down starting yesterday, while airlines cancelled approximately 15,000 flights. Power outages reported by businesses and residents have affected thousands of homes and operations in New York State.
The storm's impacts continue to unfold, with further details pending from authorities.
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