Winter storm lashes the U.S. East Coast
An intense weather system, known as a nor’easter, impacted various areas of the United States East Coast this Saturday, creating critical conditions that include severe flooding, infrastructure damage, and massive power supply disruptions.
Constant rainfall and rising sea levels caused multiple roads to become flooded, leaving vehicles partially submerged and affecting the lower levels of various residential buildings.
Impact on electrical service and transport
The damage to the electrical grid has been significant in several states, leaving thousands of citizens without power. Among the most affected areas are:
- New Jersey: Approximately 28,000 users experienced service interruptions.
- Long Island and the Rockaways, New York: Nearly 13,000 customers remained without electricity throughout the day on Saturday.
The aeronautical sector has also felt the effects of this climatic phenomenon. During the early hours of Sunday, dozens of flights were reported with considerable delays or definitive cancellations due to the lack of safe conditions for air operations.
Authorities remain vigilant due to the persistence of the phenomenon and recommend caution in areas affected by flooding.
Forecast and recommendations
According to weather reports, the system will remain stationary off the Mid-Atlantic region throughout this Sunday. For this reason, the risk of storm surges, coastal flooding, and further power outages persists across much of the area.
The current warnings extend until this Sunday night, mainly affecting northeastern New Jersey, southeastern New York, and the Massachusetts coast. Emergency agencies urge the public to stay informed and strictly follow safety recommendations to avoid major incidents given the continued bad weather.
