At least 20 people have died as a powerful winter storm continues to impact large parts of the United States, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and causing widespread disruption.
Fatalities have been reported across New York, Tennessee, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Texas, including the death of a 16-year-old girl, according to local authorities.
The storm has severely disrupted transportation nationwide. More than 10,000 flights have been cancelled, while schools and major roadways have been closed in multiple states. Heavy snowfall over the weekend triggered chaos in transport and essential services, particularly across central and eastern regions of the country.
Forecasts indicate that snowfall is expected to ease later today, but dangerously low temperatures will continue to affect central and eastern parts of the U.S. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued weather warnings stretching from Texas in the south to New England in the northeast.
The storm has also impacted Canada, where Toronto Pearson International Airport recorded record snowfall on Sunday, leading to significant flight delays and cancellations.
Authorities continue to urge residents to exercise caution and follow emergency guidelines, as hazardous weather conditions persist.
