At least 10 people die, million without power as winter storm grips US

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 26, 2026 at 10:45 AM

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A severe winter storm in the United States has resulted in at least ten deaths and widespread power outages, affecting nearly a million people. As of January 26, 2026, at least 20 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency due to snow, ice, and freezing rain. The storm, caused by a stretched polar vortex, has led to mass flight cancellations and warnings for residents to stay off the roads. Power outages are concentrated in the South, with Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia being particularly affected. Authorities are urging residents to remain home as dangerously low temperatures are expected to persist, potentially breaking records.

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