The biggest storm of the winter season has hit a large part of America. Due to heavy snowfall and icy rain during the storm, the problems of millions of Americans have increased. Due to this, airlines have canceled more than 1,000 flights. Governors have urged citizens to stay off the streets. Starting late Tuesday, this storm has wreaked havoc from New Mexico to Vermont. An avalanche that hit parts of the East Coast late last week has now advanced as far as Michigan. More than a foot of snow is expected in Michigan. Marty Roche, a scientist with the National Weather Service in Maryland College Park, said the storm had caused many disturbances and made travel difficult. It is estimated that the impact of the storm will reach Texas. Seeing the situation deteriorating here, Governor Greg Abbott has shut down the electricity grid.
If the storm lasts longer, it could be the longest blackout ever in the state. “I cannot guarantee the light,” he said. In addition, more than half of the flights in St. Louis have been removed. Southwest Airlines has suspended several flights. Chicago International Airport has also canceled 100 flights. On the other hand, classes in schools and universities have been made online. At least 24 people have died in Ecuador after a hill collapsed following heavy rain in the Ecuadorian capital
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The Quito security department said at least 48 more people were injured. Eight houses collapsed and several others were damaged in the mud washed away after the hill collapsed late Tuesday night due to rain that lashed nearly 24 hours. Authorities have also informed about the disappearance of 12 people.
