According to the report, one of the reasons was the carelessness of snowplow drivers, who killed people while reversing. Several teenagers died sledding in Arkansas and Texas. Eight people were found dead on a New York City street during a cold snap over the weekend, and the circumstances of their deaths are being investigated. In all states, the temperature will reach minus 12.3 Celsius.
It is also reported that the bad weather caused a massive disruption in the supply of electricity. According to a statement from local authorities cited by the agency, it will take several days to restore power lines. Another heavy snowfall could hit areas of the East Coast of the United States later this week, AP reports.
Earlier, NBC News reported that a state of emergency had been declared in 23 states. The warning about adverse weather conditions affected 185 million residents of the United States, more than 1 million consumers were left without light and heat. On January 25, more than 10,000 flights were canceled in the country. report.az.
