Heavy snow covered the North-East America. In consequence of heavy rainfall in the snow captivity was 150 people, the number of frozen death increased to 10.
Especially serious damage snowfall caused the inhabitants of Buffalo. The last 2 victims, frozen to death, have become citizens specifically in that state. It is known that the victims suffered disorders of the nervous system. They died from hypothermia.
In consequence of the snow national football League postponed the scheduled Sunday game between the Buffalo bills" and "new York jets". The stadium Ralph Wilson", where they had to fight, covered with 220 thousand tons of snow, and forecasters predict continued snowfall in the coming days, reports TASS.
Days.Roo was told that on November 19, the U.S. government because of a record number of precipitation declared a state of emergency. While on the American continent was hit by severe cold, which resulted in a dangerous ice.
Heavy snowfall has caused a large number of accidents. Hundreds of cars were blocked several highways, to get through to them prevents a heavy snowstorm. Police move on snowmobiles and off-road vehicles, they carry warm clothes and blankets. The equipment does not have time to clear the road in a few minutes they again swept. In several States announced a state of emergency.
Closed many institutions, inhabitants of our planet are asked not to take to the streets. The government officially told about the death of 6 people in consequence of the storm. Local governments are informed that in the snow captivity remain up to 140 drivers and this number is constantly increasing. Utilities struggling battle with the elements, but so far in vain.
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