New Delhi: Snow fall in America has disrupted people’s lives. Experts say that this snow storm is due to Arctic deep freeze. It is reported that more than 60 people have died so far due to this devastating storm (snowstorm). An accident happened in America then. In which three Indians have died. It is being told that all these people fell into the cold water due to the breaking of the ice while walking on a frozen lake in Arizona, USA. The incident occurred on the evening of December 26 at Woods Canyon Lake in Coconino County, Arizona.
The bodies of the deceased have been recovered and identified by the local police. According to the police, the deceased include Narayan Muddana (49) and Gokul Madeseti (47) and a woman named Haritha Muddana. Information about the woman’s age has not been released. All the deceased had stayed in Chandler, Arizona and were residents of India.
Let us tell you that more than 3800 flights were canceled across America on Monday. Not only this, 70 percent of the flights are being canceled due to the worsening situation. Also, all types of transportation facilities in Buffalo were affected. Train and air travel had to be canceled here. Roads are also closed due to heavy snowfall.
Driving has been banned in many areas, including Buffalo. Pictures of thick sheets of snow frozen all over America are going viral on social media. Images also surfaced on Monday of a waterfall in Tennessee, US, which was more than 90 percent frozen due to winter and snow conditions. In a video of the waterfall that has gone viral on social media, the Bald River Falls in Telco Plains can be seen covered in large amounts of snow.
Bodies found frozen in cars
In America, there is an atmosphere of chaos all around because of this disaster of nature. The number of people dying due to extreme cold is increasing. Life has come to a standstill everywhere due to the thick sheet of snow. In such a situation, on the one hand, where people cannot leave their homes, on the other hand, frozen bodies are being found in snow-covered vehicles. The devastation of the storm can be gauged from the fact that bodies are being pulled out of cars and houses.
After 1983 On 25 December lowest temperature
North India is getting bitterly cold these days. But not only in India, snow storms are constantly wreaking havoc in America and Japan as well. Heavy snow is falling in most parts of America. Along with this, people are facing severe cold due to strong wind. According to the National Weather Service, Miami, Tampa, Orlando and West Palm Beach in Florida recorded the lowest temperatures since 1983 on December 25.
7 lakh households without electricity due to snowfall
7 lakh homes have lost power due to snowfall in America. Buffalo, New York has been hardest hit by the cold. 43 inches of snow has fallen here. Due to which it is becoming difficult for people to walk on the road. Not only this, the power system has been disrupted due to snowfall at the power station. More than 10 people have died here due to cold.
Cold weather in Japan too
14 dead in Japan Severe cold has also wreaked havoc in Japan. Japan has been experiencing heavy snowfall for the past few days. Since December 17, 14 people have died in cold-related incidents. While 87 people have been injured. Up to 1.2 meters of snow was recorded in Niigata, Japan. Due to which the area was covered in darkness. The lights of about 2000 houses were turned off. At the same time, the administration has advised people not to step out of their homes unless necessary.