Winter Storm Hits US Southeast...Mass Flight Cancellations and Power Outages

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Jo] A winter storm swept across the southeastern United States, causing more than 1,200 flight cancellations and power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of households, according to AP News and others on the 16th (local time).

According to flight tracking site FlightAware, more than 1,200 flights were canceled on the same day at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina. This accounts for about 90% of the flights scheduled for Sunday.

In some counties of North Carolina, snowfall accumulated to 20 to 30 centimeters. In the central part of the state, accidents caused by ice also occurred one after another.

More than 260,000 households experienced power outages by midday in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. North Carolina was the hardest hit with about 90,000 households affected. The state governments of these areas have declared a state of emergency.

In southwestern Florida, a tornado struck, destroying dozens of mobile homes. However, AP News added that there were no reports of injuries or deaths related to this event.

From the afternoon, some areas of Ohio and Pennsylvania are expected to receive 15 to 33 centimeters of snowfall. There is also analysis that the movement of snow clouds could spread damage to Washington DC, New York, New Jersey, and other areas.

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