The weather has taken a serious form in America. Due to the winter storm, many parts of the country are facing heavy snowfall and dangerous cold. The Meteorological Department has predicted the heaviest snowfall of the decade. Many areas of Central America are facing extremely difficult conditions due to falling temperatures, strong winds and snowfall.
passengers trapped in dangerous situation
A thick blanket of snow blanketed parts of Kansas, western Nebraska and Indiana. Roads are covered with frozen snow, making travel dangerous. Several vehicles were stuck in the snow, and the state National Guard was activated to rescue passengers. In view of the seriousness of the situation, emergency has been declared in two states.
National Weather Service warning in Kansas and Missouri
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Kansas and Missouri. There was a possibility of snowfall of up to eight inches, especially in the northern areas. The situation worsened due to strong winds reaching 73 kilometers per hour. Now a similar warning has been issued for New Jersey and surrounding areas on Monday and Tuesday.
63 million people affected
According to the National Meteorological Department, the number of people affected by bad weather is more than 63 million. In Missouri, a thick layer of ice has accumulated on the vehicles parked in the parking lot, due to which people are facing a lot of trouble in daily life. Gary Wright, working at Missouri-Columbia University, said that due to this weather he has to work from home. However, he found the opportunity to go out under the pretext of clearing snow a relief.
polar vortex and cold effect
The polar vortex of extremely cold air, which normally revolves around the North Pole, has moved south this time. Due to this, America, Europe, and Asia are experiencing severe cold. Studies show that the rapid warming of the Arctic is the main reason for the increase of the polar vortex.
Efforts of local administration and people
In many areas, the administration has intensified relief and rescue operations amid snowfall. Teams are working continuously to keep the highway clear and rescue the stranded people. Local people are also coming forward to help each other in this difficult weather.
What does the weather department say?
The Meteorological Department has warned that the effect of cold and snowfall may intensify in the coming days. People have been advised to avoid non-essential travels and stay at home.
This winter storm is not only a challenge for many states of America, but also points towards changing climate patterns. More preparations will be required to deal with such seasonal changes in the times to come.
