Powerful storm batters northeast US, hundreds of flights canceled
Hundreds of flights were canceled and thousands were delayed as a nor'easter brought flooding, power cuts and travel disruption to cities like New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
A powerful storm, described as a nor'easter, brought heavy rain, strong winds, and major coastal flooding to the northeastern United States. The storm disrupted travel, causing hundreds of flights to be canceled and thousands to be delayed. Cities affected included New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
The storm left tens of thousands of people without power, with over 95,000 customers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania affected, according to poweroutage.com. Authorities warned of potential major flooding and road closures, with the National Weather Service forecasting significant inundation in low-lying areas near the shore.
New York state Governor Kathy Hochul warned that conditions were "extremely dangerous" and urged people to stay away from the water. She said up to six inches of rain was expected on Long Island over the next few days, with waves as tall as 20 feet expected in some areas.
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