A powerful storm has moved through the northeastern United States, triggering flooding and widespread power outages, while authorities warned residents that extreme conditions could pose additional risks.
The heavy rain associated with the system has caused water to accumulate in low‑lying neighborhoods, prompting local officials to respond to rising water levels and to dispatch emergency crews to assist affected communities.
Utility companies reported that thousands of customers have lost electricity as strong winds toppled trees and damaged power lines, leaving many homes without heat or light during the ongoing weather event.
Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors, avoid non‑essential travel, and follow any evacuation or shelter‑in‑place orders that may be issued, emphasizing that the combination of flooding and power loss can create hazardous conditions.
The northeastern United States, which includes states such as New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, regularly experiences severe weather during the spring and summer months, and officials stress the importance of staying informed through local alerts and checking on vulnerable neighbors during such storms.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
