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weather1 year ago•3 min saved

Severe Winter Storm Strands Vehicles and Closes Highways in New Mexico

A powerful snowstorm has stranded approximately 100 vehicles in rural New Mexico after a semi-truck jackknifed on a highway, amid blizzard conditions and below-freezing temperatures. The storm has affected over 5.8 million people across New Mexico and Colorado, with heavy snowfall and strong winds creating hazardous travel conditions. Emergency services, including the New Mexico National Guard, are working to reach stranded drivers, while more than 30,000 customers have lost power in the region. Additional snowfall is expected, exacerbating the situation.

via CNN|

#blizzard #emergency-response #new-mexico

weather-travel2 years ago•2 min saved

Winter Storms Paralyze Chinese Lunar New Year Travel

Thousands of vehicles and travelers were stranded in central China due to heavy snow and icy conditions during the Lunar New Year holiday rush, with some motorists covering only 20 to 25 miles in 13 hours. The unusual snowfall also led to flight and train cancellations, airport closures, and delays, affecting millions of people heading home for the holiday. The Chinese government allocated $20 million for urgent assistance in snow removal and related work, while in neighboring Hunan province, one person was killed and 13 others injured after a roof collapsed at an agricultural produce fair following heavy snowfall.

via The Associated Press|

#china #lunar-new-year #snow

weathertransportation2 years ago•0 min saved

"Rhode Island State Police Reopen Route 146 After Severe Flooding and Stranded Vehicles"

Rhode Island State Police closed Route 146 due to flooding, leading to stranded vehicles, but have since reopened it at Exit 5 while advising commuters to expect traffic delays and avoid flooded roadways caused by heavy rain and melting snow. Multiple vehicles are also stuck in floodwaters on I-95 and other streets, prompting officials to recommend finding alternate routes.

via Turn to 10|

#flooding #rhode-island #route-146