US Winter Storm Travel Disruption: A severe winter storm disrupted holiday travel in the US. More than 1,800 flights cancelled, thousands delayed. Emergency declared in New York and New Jersey, warning of heavy snowfall issued in many states.
Winter Storm Devin United States: Severe winter storms have put a halt to people’s travel plans amid the holiday season in the US. Between Christmas and New Year, when lakhs of people were going out to meet their families or visit, suddenly the weather took a turn. Due to heavy snowfall and strong storm, more than 1,800 flights had to be canceled and thousands of flights were delayed for hours. An atmosphere of chaos was created at the airports. Passengers remained waiting at boarding gates and airlines continued issuing warnings of delays and cancellations.
Why did so many flights in America have to be cancelled?
The biggest reason is Winter Storm “Devin,” which created dangerous weather from the Great Lakes to the Northeast US. Snow, freezing rain and high winds made the runway unsafe, necessitating the grounding of flights. According to a flight-tracking website, more than 22,000 flights were delayed in a single day, which shows how serious the situation was.
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Which airports were most affected?
Major airports of America were hit by this storm. Passengers faced the most problems at New York’s JFK, Laguardia and Detroit airports. Passengers had to wait in the terminal for hours and many had to postpone their journey.
Which airlines canceled the most flights?
- This bad weather affected almost all the major airlines.
- JetBlue canceled the most flights
- Delta, American and United Airlines also did not lag behind
However, it is a matter of relief that many airlines have provided flexible rebooking facility to the passengers, so that people can change the tickets without any extra charges.
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How dangerous is Winter Storm Devin?
According to the Meteorological Department, Storm Devin will continue to have an impact till Saturday. In some areas, snowfall is expected to be 4 to 8 inches and in some places up to 9 inches. Slippery roads have increased in states like New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, making road travel dangerous.
Why was alert issued in so many states?
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm alert for many parts of the US. This includes dozens of states from California to New York. There is a warning of 1 to 3 feet of snow in the mountainous areas in the western areas, due to which there is a risk of highway closure.
Is La Nina a major reason for this weather?
Weather experts say the return of La Nina has made the winter more unstable. The cold Pacific Ocean disrupts weather patterns, causing sudden snowstorms and extreme cold. This time its effect is clearly visible during the holiday season.
Why was emergency declared?
In view of the situation, New York and New Jersey have declared an emergency. Movement of heavy vehicles has been stopped on many highways and people have been appealed to avoid non-essential travel. Record numbers of Americans are traveling right now, but winter storms have spoiled their plans. The situation may remain challenging in the coming days also. In such a situation, the most important thing for the travelers is to remain alert, check the weather updates and not travel unnecessarily.