Powerful storm brings flooding to north-east US as states declare emergency

Image source, Reuters Image caption, Surf City, New Jersey, was among coastal communities flooded

Tens of millions of people across the north-eastern US are in the path of a powerful storm bringing coastal flooding, power cuts, travel chaos and cancelled stadium events.

The so-called nor'easter is bringing "dangerous coastal flooding and beach conditions, strong winds and heavy rainfall" to areas including New York City and Boston on Saturday, the US National Weather Service (NWS) said.

States of emergency have been declared in New York and New Jersey, both of which faced a coastal deluge in some areas. Rain and strong winds are forecast from Virginia to Maine.

Ed Sheeran's much-awaited Boston concert was among events called off due to the weather.

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Residents on kayaks in a Beach Haven West, New Jersey, neighbourhood