North America: 17 people died in early winter snowstorms

On December 3, the first snowstorm of winter in North America blew through most of the northeastern United States and Canada. According to preliminary statistics, 17 people were killed in this disaster.

According to the US administration, slippery roads in the states of Michigan, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, New York, North Dakota, Maine, and Colorado have caused many traffic accidents that killed and injured. .

The National Meteorological Agency (NWS) said snow falls from 30 to 50 cm in many places . Local authorities have issued warnings about snow and snow that may endanger the people. Many schools from New York state to Maine state have to close. Hundreds of flights at three major New York airports were canceled. Extensive power outages occur in many places.

Severe weather also took place in eastern Canada.Much of Quebec's area is covered in 15 to 35 cm of snow . Special snow falls heavily in northeastern Ontario, south of Quebec, around Ottawa and Montreal. Airports here have had to cancel many flights. Cargo traffic is not seriously disturbed at airports in Ottawa and Quebec because the airport is submerged in more than 24 cm of snow. Hundreds of schools in the region also temporarily closed.

Meanwhile, according to meteorologists, another storm forming on the west bank will land in central America. Strong winds of 160 km / h have been recorded in many areas in the northwest. In Oregon and Washington, many roads and railroads have been temporarily closed. Washington and Oregon state governments have declared a state of emergency.

A Quebec road flooded with white snow (Photo: TTO)

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