Kathmandu. Avalanches have caused panic in the United States. The storm, which began on Saturday, cancelled thousands of flights, snowed roads, halted transport and knocked down power.

Meteorologist Allison Santorelli warns that the melting of snow and ice will slow and this will make the rescue operation difficult. ”

US President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in at least 12 states. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has put emergency supplies, personnel and search and rescue teams on standby in several states. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem advised everyone to “stay safe.”

Power Outages in Louisiana and Texas

More than 140,000 households have been without power in areas affected by snow and heavy snow. In Shebley County, Texas, the snow knocked down trees, affecting about a third of your electrical customers. In DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, more than half of their homes were without power after falling trees and debris.

Flights canceled

More than 13,000 flights were canceled across the United States on Saturday and Sunday. Major airports have experienced disruption of flight operations, with more than 700 flights cancelled at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Extreme cold in the North and Midwest

In the Midwest, wind chills have reached -40 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 degrees Celsius). In Minneapolis, protesters turned out in temperatures as low as -6 degrees Fahrenheit (−21 °C).

School and public programs canceled

In Nashville, Louisiana, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, and Memphis, schools were closed. The Grand Ole Opry wrapped up Saturday’s performance without spectators. Meteorologist Josh Weiss said, “This storm is characterized by its broad area of influence and the extreme cold that follows. ”