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A big threat is looming over 23 crore people in America. ‘State of Emergency’ has been issued in 15 states due to ‘white death’. It is being claimed that those who go out during this storm can suffer from frostbite within 10 minutes. Flights have been canceled and it is being said that people may have to endure the cold without electricity for the next 2-3 days. Know further how dreadful will be the havoc of nature ‘Winter Storm Fern’.
Winter storm fern (symbolic photo)Washington: At present, meteorologists in America are in full swing. Recently a warning has been issued regarding the havoc caused by nature. In which the shadow of ‘white death’ is looming over the heads of more than 23 crore people. This warning has been given regarding Winter Storm Fern, which is going to wreak havoc in many states. It is being claimed that this time all the records till last year are going to be broken. Due to this storm it will be difficult for humans to come out. It is being told that the body of the person facing this white storm will be affected by frostbite within 10 minutes.
‘State of Emergency’ in how many states?
All records of Winter Storm will be broken
Cities like New York City and Philadelphia are expected to receive the biggest snowfall in the last 4 years. Sunday will be the most dangerous day for these cities, when the speed and intensity of the snow storm will be at its peak.
This storm, which will last from Friday to Monday, will leave behind more than 1 foot of snow and life-threatening frost. In view of this danger, more than 1,400 flights have already been canceled for Saturday. There is going to be silence at big airports like Dallas and Fort Worth.
Apart from this, there is a danger of power lines breaking due to heavy snow. A layer of snow up to 2 inches may accumulate in the southern states. Because of this thousands of houses can be plunged into darkness.
If you stay outside for 10 minutes…
Cold winds of ‘Polar Vortex’ will also mix with this storm, which means there is a possibility of double devastation. Temperatures in Chicago and Midwest areas can go from -30 to -46 degrees Celsius. There is a risk of frostbite if you stay outside in this cold for just 10 minutes. That means the human body will become numb. The body parts affected by frostbite turn black. If the condition is more serious, frostbite can cause the organs to freeze.
