Heads up ❄️: Yesterday, a major winter storm blanketed New York City, grounding flights and stranding travellers.
According to FlightAware, over 1,700 flights across the U.S. were cancelled on December 26, with roughly half affecting LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports. Some areas saw up to 25 cm of snow in the heaviest bands, says the National Weather Service.
Because low temperatures have kept snow from melting, roads have turned icy and risky. NYC authorities issued a travel warning, urging everyone to think twice before hitting the streets.
For our mobile-first readers in South Asia and Southeast Asia, think of it like a monsoon flood alert—but in freezing mode. Whether you’re used to dodging potholes in Jakarta or navigating heavy rains in Chennai, this snowstorm is a whole new level of chill.
Stay safe, layer up, and keep an eye on your flight status if you’re heading through the Big Apple this week. ✈️🌨️
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Live: Heavy snow strikes NYC, over 1,700 flights have been cancelled
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