Severe snowstorm kills 115 in US, Europe braces for extreme weather

Published 31 Jan, 2026 10:44am 1 min read
A man shovels snow to take out his car in Hoboken, New Jersey. – Reuters
A man shovels snow to take out his car in Hoboken, New Jersey. – Reuters

At least 115 people have died in various accidents across the United States due to a severe snowstorm, while several European countries are also experiencing extreme weather conditions, according to international media reports.

In Texas, three children drowned after slipping on ice and falling into water during the storm.

Authorities said heavy snowfall and adverse weather continue to disrupt air travel across the US, with multiple flights cancelled or delayed.

Many roads remain closed, and traffic has been severely affected. Rescue teams are actively working to restore services in the affected areas.

Meanwhile, a severe storm claimed the lives of five people in Portugal, which also caused widespread power outages, leaving over one million people without electricity.

Authorities said the storm also caused significant damage to infrastructure.

In Spain, authorities were forced to shut schools due to heavy snowfall and warned people against non-essential travel.

Meteorological departments in European cities have warned that adverse weather conditions are expected to continue in the coming days.


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