US in Winter’s Grip: Snowstorm Disaster Claims 21 Lives, Paralyzes Life!
The severe snowstorm and cold wave that affected various regions of the USA caused 21 people to lose their lives. The natural disaster that hit the states of Tennessee, New York, Arkansas, Kansas, Oregon and Mississippi brought life to a standstill.
In Tennessee, the Health Administration and local authorities announced that 7 people died, while a total of 14 people lost their lives in other states. Especially in Buffalo, New York, a city bordering Canada, snow depths exceeding 75 centimeters negatively affected life. While it became almost impossible to travel by car, the speed of the mixed snow wind reached 65 kilometers per hour.
Cold temperatures in the central parts of the US will reach dangerous levels until Friday, increasing the risk of frostbite. Under these conditions, 1090 flights were canceled and 4,221 flights were delayed across the US, according to FlightAware. According to the power outage statistics of the Poweroutages website, about 95 thousand people were left without electricity in three states due to winter conditions.
This shows how serious a crisis winter conditions can cause in the United States. This catastrophe raises serious thoughts about the effects of climate change and the measures to be taken against such natural disasters.
Such situations are of great importance for both public safety and economic stability. How authorities and the public respond to such natural disasters, and the effectiveness of the measures taken, will play a critical role in preventing similar events in the future. This tragic event underscores the need for the United States and the rest of the world to invest more in climate change adaptation and disaster management.
Details of the catastrophe caused by a severe snowstorm and cold snap in the United States: 21 deaths, life-crippling conditions and the impact of this natural disaster on climate change. All the developments, measures and consequences of the US winter crisis in this in-depth report!
