Exceptional Storm and Floods Hit Eastern America.. "The Worst Is Yet to Come"

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The northeastern United States experienced heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday as an exceptional autumn storm intensified, causing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and power outages for tens of thousands of Americans.

The areas affected by the "Nor'easter" storm included major cities such as New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, while authorities warned of flood risks and road closures, according to AFP.

The U.S. National Weather Service predicted that "the storm will cause significant flooding along the Mid-Atlantic coast, with high tide waves until the end of the week." It stated: "Prepare immediately for significant flooding in low-lying areas near the coast, with the possibility of roads being submerged and homes and commercial establishments being affected."

Additionally, power was cut off to more than 95,000 customers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania by 3 PM Saturday (20:00 UTC), according to the specialized outage tracking website "PowerOutage."

New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated that the storm is heading towards the coastal areas of New York City and Long Island, warning that "the rain has already started... and believe me, the worst is yet to come." She added that some areas of Long Island could see up to 15 centimeters of rain over the coming days, with waves potentially reaching 20 feet, or about six meters.

For his part, New York Mayor Zahran Mamdani urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel due to strong winds and the possibility of downed power lines.

The storm has also led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights, including 130 flights at Logan Airport in Boston alone, according to FlightAware data. Major airlines, including JetBlue, United, and American Airlines, issued travel alerts allowing travelers to change their bookings without incurring additional fees.

The weather conditions prompted the United Nations to request that media outlets participating in the coverage of the General Assembly remove broadcasting equipment from the vicinity of the organization's headquarters in New York due to the severity of the winds.

Several cultural and musical events have been canceled, including the "Global Citizen" and "All Things Go" festivals in New York, the "Oceans Calling" festival in Maryland, as well as concerts by British singer Ed Sheeran near Boston.

Areas in the states of North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey have been experiencing flooding for several days.

It is worth noting that "Nor'easter" storms are a well-known weather phenomenon on the East Coast of the United States, occurring frequently between autumn and early spring, and are often accompanied by heavy rain or snow and strong winds.