At least 30 people have lost their lives as a result of a powerful winter storm accompanied by severe cold, snow, and freezing rain across the United States.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing American news outlet wpri.com, that the death toll rose as the extreme weather conditions gripped a vast portion of the country.
According to reports, more than half a meter of snow and freezing rain fell on Monday, January 27, across an area stretching approximately 2,100 km from Arkansas to New England. The severe weather led to the cancellation of numerous flights, caused significant disruptions in transportation, and resulted in widespread school closures. Temperatures dropped as low as -31 °C in some regions. Forecasters have issued further warnings regarding the continued inflow of Arctic air and the potential for additional storms along the U.S. East Coast.
In response to the escalating crisis, US President Donald Trump and the federal administration are monitoring the situation to coordinate emergency relief efforts. Such extreme weather events often prompt the mobilization of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist states struggling with infrastructure damage and power outages. Historically, winter storms of this magnitude in the United States pose significant challenges to the national power grid and public safety, requiring heightened vigilance from local and federal authorities.
