Winter storm kills 60 across US, over 15,000 flights cancelled; Buffalo worst hit
1 year, 11 months ago

Winter storm kills 60 across US, over 15,000 flights cancelled; Buffalo worst hit

India Today  

A relentless storm, what authorities called the 'blizzard of the century' paralysed western New York over the Christmas weekend. BUFFALO WORST HIT In New York, particularly in Buffalo, authorities said bodies were discovered inside vehicles and from under snow banks, as emergency officials went from car to car to search for more survivors. Up to 9 more inches of snow could fall in some areas of western New York through Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. New York Governor Kathy Hochul toured the aftermath in Buffalo — her hometown — on Monday, calling the blizzard “one for the ages.” OVER 15,000 FLIGHTS CANCELLED ACROSS THE US The National Weather Service said the snow total at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport stood at 49.2 inches at 10 am, Monday. "I spoke with Governor Kathy Hochul to get an update on the extreme winter weather hitting New York.

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US winter storm: One dead, over 1000 flights cancelled as powerful Nor'easter sweeps northeast
10 months, 1 week ago

US winter storm: One dead, over 1000 flights cancelled as powerful Nor'easter sweeps northeast

Hindustan Times  

A terrible winter storm that wreaked devastation across the northeastern region in the United States claimed the life of a 20-year-old man in rural Pennsylvania after his snowmobile smacked a downed utility line. Winter storm sweeps parts of the Northeast in the US The rider, whose identity has not been revealed yet, sustained fatal injuries after he struck with a …

US battles record-breaking cold, 43 lives lost as severe winter storms batter the nation
11 months ago

US battles record-breaking cold, 43 lives lost as severe winter storms batter the nation

Hindustan Times  

A series of severe winter storms have wreaked havoc across many US states, killing dozens of people, destroying properties and leaving thousands without power. The severe winter stomped lives in each state In Oregon, a fallen powerline killed three people and injured a baby in a car in Portland on Wednesday, during an ice storm. But it will still be …

New York City dodges worst snow even as flights are grounded
1 year, 9 months ago

New York City dodges worst snow even as flights are grounded

Hindustan Times  

Hundreds of flights across the US Northeast have been cancelled due to a major storm that spared New York City but led to power outages spreading up the Hudson River Valley and across New England. Manhattan’s Central Park will see mainly rain Tuesday from a powerful Atlantic storm, but as much as an inch of snow could still fall later, …

Severe storms in southern US kill at least nine people
1 year, 9 months ago

Severe storms in southern US kill at least nine people

Al Jazeera  

Deadly storms generating snow and tornadoes roll through southern states and move towards the northeastern US. Storms producing tornadoes and heavy rains have rolled through parts of the southern United States, killing at least nine people and leaving more than one million customers without power, according to authorities. The National Weather Service said the powerful storm had mostly left the …

Explained: How the Buffalo blizzard turned deadly, killing over 40 people
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained: How the Buffalo blizzard turned deadly, killing over 40 people

Firstpost  

The winter storm raged for days, dumping four feet of snow and packing winds as high as 70 miles per hour, an unusually catastrophic combination On 19 December, as the Christmas holiday week began, Buffalo, New York, appeared ready for another storm. While Buffalo typically gets a storm that dumps two to three feet of snow every couple of years, …

Winter storm Elliott – latest: Driving ban lifted in Buffalo as blizzard deaths hit 38
1 year, 11 months ago

Winter storm Elliott – latest: Driving ban lifted in Buffalo as blizzard deaths hit 38

The Independent  

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EXPLAINER: How blizzard stunned even winter-wise Buffalo
1 year, 11 months ago

EXPLAINER: How blizzard stunned even winter-wise Buffalo

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The toll from the weekend blizzard that hit the Buffalo area was approaching 40 deaths Wednesday from the region’s deadliest storm in generations. PREPARATIONS AND RESPONSE Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, saying “a potentially life-threatening storm” was coming, announced Thursday that the city would be under a state of emergency once the storm arrived the next morning. “We …

‘Blizzard of the Century’: US Bomb Cyclone Winter Storms Lead to 50 Deaths
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Blizzard of the Century’: US Bomb Cyclone Winter Storms Lead to 50 Deaths

News 18  

The monster storm that killed dozens in the United States over the Christmas weekend continued to inflict misery on New York state and air travelers nationwide Tuesday, as stories emerged of families trapped for days during the “blizzard of the century.” The number of deaths attributed to the winter storm rose to more than 50 after officials confirmed three more …

US winter storm kills over 60, more flights cancelled; driving ban enforced in Buffalo
1 year, 11 months ago

US winter storm kills over 60, more flights cancelled; driving ban enforced in Buffalo

India Today  

The severe winter storm in the United States has so far claimed more than 60 lives across the nation. DRIVING BANNED IN BUFFALO Snow-choked roads on Tuesday forced the state and military police in Buffalo to enforce a driving ban within New York’s second-most populous city. A "let’s go Buffalo" sign is seen behind an abandoned car on the road …

Military police enforce driving ban in snow-stricken Buffalo
1 year, 11 months ago

Military police enforce driving ban in snow-stricken Buffalo

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — State and military police were sent Tuesday to keep people off Buffalo’s snow-choked roads, and officials kept counting fatalities three days after western New York’s deadliest storm in at least two generations. Even as suburban roads and most major highways in the area reopened, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz warned that police would be stationed at entrances …

What Made the Buffalo Snowstorm So Deadly
1 year, 11 months ago

What Made the Buffalo Snowstorm So Deadly

Slate  

How did Buffalo become the hardest-hit city in the United States’ bout with extreme weather last week—one that had, at one point, 2 in 3 Americans living under some kind of weather alert? Starting when the storm rolled in at midday on Friday, Buffalo experienced more than 37 straight hours of “blizzard conditions,” meaning high winds, swirling snow, and low …

Buffalo faces more snow after deadliest storm in decades
1 year, 11 months ago

Buffalo faces more snow after deadliest storm in decades

Firstpost  

The rest of the United States also was reeling from the ferocious winter storm, with at least an additional two dozen deaths reported in other parts of the country, and power outages in communities from Maine to Washington state Buffalo : Storm-battered Buffalo braced on Tuesday for fresh snow while still counting fatalities and striving to recover from the deadliest …

Buffalo Faces More Snow After Deadliest Storm In Decades
1 year, 11 months ago

Buffalo Faces More Snow After Deadliest Storm In Decades

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BUFFALO, N.Y. — Storm-battered Buffalo braced Tuesday for fresh snow while still counting fatalities and striving to recover from the deadliest storm in western New York in at least two generations. Mayor Byron Brown’s office announced seven additional storm-related deaths Tuesday, bringing Buffalo’s total to 27, along with at least seven suburban fatalities. While Tuesday’s forecast was …

More snow in store for Buffalo after blizzard 'for the ages'
1 year, 11 months ago

More snow in store for Buffalo after blizzard 'for the ages'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The National Weather Service predicted that as much as …

Biden approves US emergency relief for New York after blizzard kills 28 in Buffalo; nationwide toll rises to 60
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden approves US emergency relief for New York after blizzard kills 28 in Buffalo; nationwide toll rises to 60

Firstpost  

US President Joe Biden on Monday announced federal disaster relief for New York state after a severe winter storm left at least 28 people dead in the Buffalo area and thousands more without power. New Delhi: US President Joe Biden on Monday announced federal disaster relief for New York state after a severe winter storm left at least 28 people …

Deaths, darkness, devastation: Inside New York’s Buffalo, worst-hit by ‘once-in-a-generation’ winter storm
1 year, 11 months ago

Deaths, darkness, devastation: Inside New York’s Buffalo, worst-hit by ‘once-in-a-generation’ winter storm

Firstpost  

New York’s Buffalo city is reeling from the worst winter storm in over 50 years that has left at least 28 dead. Governor Kathy Hochul has likened the catastrophe to ‘a war zone’, adding that residents there are facing a ’life-threatening situation' New York’s Buffalo is freezing. New York governor Kathy Hochul described the situation in Buffalo as “going to …

'Blizzard of the century' leaves nearly 50 dead across US
1 year, 11 months ago

'Blizzard of the century' leaves nearly 50 dead across US

Firstpost  

Emergency crews in New York were scrambling Monday to rescue marooned residents from what authorities called the “blizzard of the century,” a relentless storm that has left nearly 50 people dead across US and caused Christmas travel chaos. Buffalo, United States: Emergency crews in New York were scrambling Monday to rescue marooned residents from what authorities called the “blizzard of …

‘Heartbreaking’: New York surveys damage after historic blizzard
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Heartbreaking’: New York surveys damage after historic blizzard

Al Jazeera  

Toll in US city of Buffalo reaches 27, mayor says, as residents urged to stay home while crews clear snow-covered roads. Emergency crews are ramping up snow-clearing and rescue operations after what has been called the “blizzard of the century” blanketed western New York state, where local officials say an already “heartbreaking” death toll is expected to rise. Byron Brown, …

Some winter storm fatalities result of stranded people freezing in cars: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Some winter storm fatalities result of stranded people freezing in cars: Report

India Today  

New reports have revealed that some of the monster winter storm fatalities were the result of people freezing to death while stranded in their cars, Fox News reported. "As much as we can see in the sky, we know the storm is coming back," Hochul said, adding that there is a forecast for "another six to 12 inches" of snow. …

Western NY death toll rises to 28 from cold, storm chaos
1 year, 11 months ago

Western NY death toll rises to 28 from cold, storm chaos

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo residents hovered around space heaters, hunted for cars buried in snow drifts and looked for more victims Monday, after 28 people died in one of the worst weather-related disasters ever to hit western New York. “This is not the end yet,” said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, calling the blizzard “the worst storm probably in our …

US: Western New York death toll rises to 27 from cold, storm chaos
1 year, 11 months ago

US: Western New York death toll rises to 27 from cold, storm chaos

Firstpost  

The blizzard roared through western New York Friday and Saturday, stranding motorists, knocking out power and preventing emergency crews from reaching residents in frigid homes and stuck cars Buffalo: The death toll from a pre-Christmas blizzard that paralyzed the Buffalo area and much of the country has risen to 27 in western New York authorities said Monday as the region …

Extreme cold, travel chaos: Woes from deadly storm continue
1 year, 11 months ago

Extreme cold, travel chaos: Woes from deadly storm continue

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The deep freeze from …

48 dead, 27 in New York alone as US battles historic winter storm
1 year, 11 months ago

48 dead, 27 in New York alone as US battles historic winter storm

India TV News  

One of the worst weather disasters in the history of the United States of America has claimed more lives in the last 24 hours taking the death toll to 27 in New York's Buffalo area alone. The blizzard roared through western New York Friday and Saturday, stranding motorists, knocking out power and preventing emergency crews from reaching residents in frigid …

Death toll rises after ‘blizzard of the century’ blankets US
1 year, 11 months ago

Death toll rises after ‘blizzard of the century’ blankets US

Al Jazeera  

Officials in hard-hit New York state area say situation remains dangerous as crews work to rescue people, clear roads. “The ferocity of the storm was worse than the blizzard of ’77,” said Poloncarz, referring to a three-day storm that killed nearly 30 people decades ago. — Mark Poloncarz December 26, 2022 The weekend storm – which New York Governor Kathy …

Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 48 lives; death toll may increase further
1 year, 11 months ago

Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 48 lives; death toll may increase further

India TV News  

The death toll increased to 48 on Monday evening after frigid monster storm swept through the USA. The National Weather Service said the snow total at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport stood at 109 centimetres Sunday morning. In New York, about 34,000 households were still without power Sunday, including 26,000 in Erie County, where utility crews and hundreds of National …

18 Dead, Hundreds of Thousands Without Power as Monster Storm Brings Snow and Cold Across US
2 years ago

18 Dead, Hundreds of Thousands Without Power as Monster Storm Brings Snow and Cold Across US

News 18  

A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the country, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and leaving millions of people on edge about the possibility of Christmas Eve blackouts. At least three people died in the Buffalo area, including two who suffered medical emergencies in their homes and couldn’t …

18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across US
2 years ago

18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across US

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the country, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and leaving millions of people on edge about the possibility of Christmas Eve blackouts. At least three people died in the Buffalo area, including two who suffered medical emergencies in their …

US blizzard kills 18, leaves hundreds of thousands without power
2 years ago

US blizzard kills 18, leaves hundreds of thousands without power

Al Jazeera  

At least 18 die from exposure and car crashes as fierce storm brings rain and snow across much of the US. The “bomb cyclone” storm, one of the most powerful in decades, also forced the cancellation of more than 3,000 US flights on Saturday, stranding thousands of travellers who were making last-minute dashes for Christmas. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz …

‘Dangerous situation’ in Buffalo as storm kills dozens across US
2 years ago

‘Dangerous situation’ in Buffalo as storm kills dozens across US

Al Jazeera  

Death toll expected to rise with motorists trapped in their vehicles in and around the city of Buffalo in New York. Much of the loss of life centred in and around the city of Buffalo at the edge of Lake Erie in western New York state, as numbing cold and heavy “lake-effect” snow — the result of frigid air moving …

Photos: Deadly blizzard rages in US, Canada on Christmas
2 years ago

Photos: Deadly blizzard rages in US, Canada on Christmas

Al Jazeera  

A relentless winter storm brought Christmas Day danger and misery to millions of Americans as intense snow and frigid cold gripped parts of the eastern United States and raised weather-related deaths to at least 24. The Buffalo storm is “a crisis of epic proportion” and “the worst of the worst”, said New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a native of Buffalo, …

Wild winter storm in US disrupts Christmas travel
2 years ago

Wild winter storm in US disrupts Christmas travel

Al Jazeera  

A wild winter storm continues to envelop much of the United States, bringing blinding blizzards, freezing rain, flooding and life-threatening cold that created mayhem for those travelling over the Christmas holiday. The storm that arrived earlier in the week downed power lines, littered highways with piles of cars in deadly accidents and led to mass flight cancellations on Saturday. The …

Deadly US storm disrupts Christmas plans, downs power lines
2 years ago

Deadly US storm disrupts Christmas plans, downs power lines

Al Jazeera  

More than 200 million people under weather warnings as thousands of flights cancelled and at least a dozen dead. A battering winter storm has left 1.7 million homes and businesses without power across the United States, as millions of people worry how the prospect of further outages will affect holiday and travel plans. The storm that arrived earlier in the …

Over 2,000 flights cancelled, holiday travel upended amid 'bomb cyclone' warning
2 years ago

Over 2,000 flights cancelled, holiday travel upended amid 'bomb cyclone' warning

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of flights were canceled and homeless shelters were overflowing Thursday amid one of the most treacherous holiday travel seasons the U.S. has seen in decades, with temperatures plummeting 50 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas and forecasters warning of an impending “bomb cyclone” that could make conditions even worse before Christmas. Passengers arrive for their flight in a snowstorm as …

‘Epic’ snowstorm pummels New York ahead of Thanksgiving as National Guard deployed
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Epic’ snowstorm pummels New York ahead of Thanksgiving as National Guard deployed

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Residents of northern New …

More than 1,400 flights cancelled in the US after northeast storm
2 years, 10 months ago

More than 1,400 flights cancelled in the US after northeast storm

Al Jazeera  

Another 1,100 US-related flights were delayed as Saturday’s winter storm led several states to declare emergencies. The fierce winter storm on Saturday dropped more than 60cm of snow on some areas while packing strong winds, leading governors in Rhode Island and other states to curtail access to the roads. pic.twitter.com/MatdS7f2Fz — Kathy Hochul January 30, 2022 New York’s Long Island …

Thousands of flights canceled as Eastern US braces for snowstorm
2 years, 10 months ago

Thousands of flights canceled as Eastern US braces for snowstorm

Al Jazeera  

The National Weather Service warns of ‘whiteout conditions and nearly impossible travel at times’ in the coming days. Thousands of flights in the United States have been cancelled as parts of the East Coast braced for a shellacking by a powerful winter storm packing heavy snow and high winds. Salt machines and snowplows were at the ready in New York, …

Winter storm slams into eastern United States, brings heavy snow
2 years, 10 months ago

Winter storm slams into eastern United States, brings heavy snow

Al Jazeera  

The cities of New York and Boston bear the brunt of the storm as thousands of flights are cancelled. With blizzard warnings in effect, cities including New York and Boston bore the brunt of the storm on Saturday morning, but the far-reaching system also hit the mid-Atlantic. The NWS warned of “dangerous blizzard conditions” along portions of the mid-Atlantic and …

New York pummeled by snow storm, power outages in northeast US affect thousands | PICS
2 years, 11 months ago

New York pummeled by snow storm, power outages in northeast US affect thousands | PICS

India TV News  

Highlights The storm system dropped a foot or more of snow in parts of New York state Forecasters in Buffalo, New York, said almost 18 inches of snow fell by 1 pm Monday The city advised people not to travel if they didn’t need to A dangerous winter storm brought significant snowfall, strong thunderstorms and blustery winds to the northeastern …

At least 44 dead in flash floods in New York after Hurricane Ida
3 years, 3 months ago

At least 44 dead in flash floods in New York after Hurricane Ida

India Today  

Flash flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida killed at least 44 people in the New York area overnight into Thursday, including several who perished in basements during the "historic" weather event officials blamed on climate change. "We're enduring an historic weather event tonight with record-breaking rain across the city, brutal flooding and dangerous conditions on our roads," New …

Huge Snowstorm Hits US East Coast, Cancelling Flights & Disrupting Vaccinations
3 years, 10 months ago

Huge Snowstorm Hits US East Coast, Cancelling Flights & Disrupting Vaccinations

News 18  

A huge snowstorm brought chaos to the United States’ east coast Monday, canceling thousands of flights, closing schools and forcing the postponement of coronavirus vaccinations as New York City steeled itself for possibly one of its heaviest ever snowfalls. New York declared a “state of emergency” that restricted non-essential travel, moved all children back to remote learning and rescheduled long-awaited …

In Pictures: Winter ‘storm of the century’ batters US Northeast
3 years, 10 months ago

In Pictures: Winter ‘storm of the century’ batters US Northeast

Al Jazeera  

A powerful winter storm engulfed the US Northeast on Monday, blanketing much of the region in heavy snow, blasting coastal areas with high winds and bringing New York City and other major urban centres nearly to a standstill. Outdoor subway service in New York City and PATH commuter trains linking Manhattan and New Jersey were suspended. New York State Governor …

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