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Air traffic has been completely stopped in many states of America due to the storm.
Due to the severe snow storm in America on Sunday, high alert has been declared in many states. It is being estimated that this could be the worst snow storm of the last 10 years. In view of the situation, emergency has been declared in 7 states of America namely Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri.
According to news agency AP, according to the National Weather Service, this storm will affect the lives of 60 million people of America.
Even Florida, which is usually warm, is experiencing heavy snowfall. The National Weather Service has issued special warnings for Kansas and Missouri. The National Weather Service says that many areas of these two states may receive up to 8 inches of snowfall. Here strong winds are blowing at the speed of 72 kilometers per hour.
In some areas of America, due to the snow storm, winds are blowing at a speed of 72 km.
The roads are completely covered with snow and people are facing great difficulty even in walking.
The storm is so strong that the vehicles parked on the road are completely covered with snow.
Due to the storm, people are finding it difficult to start their vehicles.
There is a blanket of snow on the roads. A warning has also been issued regarding this.
What is Polar Vortex (Polar Winds) Polar Vortex is believed to be the main reason for this snow storm in America. Polar vortexes flow counter-clockwise. Due to geographical structure, the polar vortex usually revolves around the North Pole, but when it moves south, it brings severe cold to America, Europe and Asia.
This is what is happening in America these days, experts believe that these polar winds can blow in Europe and Asia. What risks could there be? Going out of the house when polar vortexes are going on can prove to be very dangerous. At this time, going out without winter kit can cause a heart attack in 5 to 7 minutes. Apart from this, the skin may freeze. Even the car does not start in such weather. The only way to avoid this is to stay indoors when polar winds are blowing.
Some research has shown that the Arctic is warming rapidly in the last few years, due to which the polar vertex is shifting towards the south. In the US state of Indiana, the situation is so bad that after half an hour of removing snow from the roads, the situation becomes the same.
Snow is being continuously removed from the roads, but after some time the situation is becoming the same.
Trains and flights canceled in Chicago
In view of the strong cold winds, all flights and trains from Chicago to New York and St. Louis have been cancelled. A new record of snowfall has been made in the state of Kentucky. Some areas of the state have received more than 10 inches of snowfall. Similarly, more than 5 inches of snowfall has been recorded in Lexington and Kentucky.
Experts have warned of severe cold conditions in two-thirds of America. It is believed that the temperature may fall 7 to 14 degrees Celsius below the standard level. On Sunday, the temperature in Chicago was minus 7 to 10 Celsius, while in Minneapolis it reached 0 degrees.
The temperature was minus 11 degrees in International Falls, Minnesota, near the Canadian border. The National Weather Service is forecasting 8 to 12 inches of snowfall around Annapolis, Maryland.
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