US Winter Storm: The severe snow storm that hit America has seriously affected life in large parts of the country. According to the National Weather Service, due to heavy snowfall and rain, about 18 crore people have been affected, which is almost half of the total population of America. The storm, which spread from the Southern Rocky Mountains to New England, caused increased slippage on roads, disrupted power supply and resulted in a sharp drop in temperature. Emergency-like situations arose in many states, due to which the administration had to issue alerts.

Snow storm caused chaos

The biggest impact of this storm was seen on air traffic. According to news agency Associated Press, more than 14 thousand flights have been canceled since Saturday, while on Sunday alone more than 10 thousand flights had to be cancelled. According to flight tracker website Flight Aware, operation of planes was no longer safe due to bad weather. Dallas, Fort Worth, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Atlanta and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport were the most affected, where thousands of passengers were stranded for hours.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, while giving information on its website, said that all 450 flights there have been cancelled. In view of this situation, airlines have advised passengers to check the status of their flights before reaching the airport.

If passengers are stranded at the airport or hotel, they have been asked to contact customer care or online reservation staff. Airlines have also clarified that in most cases flights can be re-booked without any extra charges, provided seats are available.

What to do if your flight is cancelled?

Additionally, if a passenger’s flight is canceled and he or she does not wish to travel, airlines are legally required to provide a full refund, even if the ticket is non-refundable. Both the administration and airlines have appealed to passengers to avoid non-essential travel until the weather becomes normal and give priority to their safety.

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Amid warnings of severe cold and storms in large parts of America, President Donald Trump has once again taken a dig at global warming. Posting on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump said that when record cold is going to occur in 40 American states, then where has global warming gone?

According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, a huge winter storm is going to hit almost two-thirds of America. Due to this cold storm, there is a possibility of heavy snowfall, strong winds, severe cold and large-scale power outages. Cold wave warnings have been issued in about 40 states, which is being considered one of the most severe winter storms in recent years.

Trump raised questions on global warming

Trump wrote in his post that record cold is going to occur in 40 states and such a situation has rarely been seen before. Along with this, he took a dig at the environmental activists and asked what happened to global warming. Trump has long been skeptical about climate change and has previously called it a hoax and a political agenda.

America came out of Paris agreement twice

During his first term, Donald Trump took America out of the Paris Climate Agreement in 2020. After this, at the beginning of his second term in 2025, he again withdrew America from this global agreement. Trump has believed that climate policies harm American industry and the economy.

Trump in support of fossil fuels

Trump is known for his open support of fossil fuels rather than clean energy policies. His famous slogan Drill, Baby, Drill reflects his stance in favor of more exploration for oil and gas. He says that this will make energy cheaper and increase jobs.

Impact of storm, flights canceled and life affected

Due to the coming storm, air traffic in America has also been badly affected. More than 1,500 flights to and from the US were canceled or delayed on Friday, according to flight tracking websites. Big airports like Dallas, Atlanta and Oklahoma have been especially affected by this.

16 crore people on alert

According to weather agencies, about 16 crore people are under the warning of winter storm or extreme cold. There is a danger of simultaneous snow storm and severe cold in many areas. The administration has advised people to avoid non-essential travel and adopt measures to protect themselves from cold.

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