Close to a million US households without power in severe winter storm

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by dpaJanuary 25, 2026 at 09:15 PM

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A severe winter storm has caused widespread power outages across the United States, affecting nearly a million households as of Sunday. The storm, impacting an estimated 190 million people, stretches from New Mexico to Maine and is expected to hit major cities like New York and Washington. States including Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Texas are among the worst affected. Numerous states have declared a state of emergency due to the storm, which is causing traffic disruptions, road closures, and "extremely dangerous" travel conditions due to heavy snowfall and ice. Over 15,000 flights have been cancelled due to the adverse weather.

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