Snowstorm in US claims 65 lives, leaves thousands without power

United States: A severe snowstorm has wreaked havoc across the eastern United States, resulting in 65 deaths from multiple accidents.

Temperatures in the region have plunged below freezing, with Chicago recording -14°C and Cleveland -11°C.

The storm has caused widespread disruption in Tennessee and Mississippi, leaving over 100,000 customers without electricity.

Air travel remains heavily affected. On Wednesday, American Airlines canceled 653 flights and 1,077 others were delayed, while operations at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport were significantly disrupted due to snow and rain. U.S. airlines have reportedly offered double pay for additional shifts to staff to cope with the crisis.

The National Weather Service has warned of extreme cold in New York and New Jersey, with frigid conditions expected to persist through next week.