One dead, 60,000 without power as powerful storm batters US Northeast
NEW YORK, Sept 27 — Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern US yesterday as an unusually powerful au...
A powerful autumn storm, dubbed a Nor’easter, has struck the northeastern US, leaving one dead and over 60,000 without electricity. New York, Boston, and Philadelphia were particularly affected by the storm's northeasterly winds. The National Weather Service warned of potential major flooding and road closures as the storm dumped rain along the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England coasts.
The storm was expected to intensify and impact New Jersey and Long Island by Sunday morning. New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned residents that conditions were extremely dangerous, urging people to stay away from the water. The storm claimed the life of a 56-year-old man in Brooklyn when a tree fell on him due to high winds. More than 60,000 customers across several states were without power as of 6pm yesterday.
The storm forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights, with 253 at Boston's Logan airport alone, and ongoing delays were reported across the region. Major airlines issued travel alerts to allow passengers to change their flights without fees. Major cultural events, including the Global Citizen and All Things Go festivals in New York, were also cancelled due to safety concerns.
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