1 Killed, Thousands Without Power, Hundreds Of Flights Hit After Storm In US
A powerful nor'easter storm hit the US Northeast, causing one death, widespread power outages, and significant coastal flooding. Authorities have warned residents to avoid dangerous coastal conditions as the storm continues to impact the region.
Why it matters
The storm demonstrates the high economic and human cost of extreme weather events on infrastructure and public safety in densely populated coastal areas.
A slow-moving, powerful storm crept along the coast of the US Northeast on Saturday, producing high winds that caused power outages while whipping up big waves and heavy rains that created dangerous conditions.The New York City Housing Authority said one of its employees was killed by a fallen tree in Brooklyn, as the storm pelted the city with rain and strong winds. Emergency crews in mid-Atlantic and New England states raced to restore power after downed trees contributed to outages for about 100,000 customers in the region.Tens of millions of people remained in the path of the nor'easter for Sunday, with major flooding forecast for some coastal areas. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said response coordination centers in impacted regions were operating at an "enhanced posture," and teams were on standby in New England in case of widespread outages.The forecast showed no immediate reprieve.
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