Published 15:54 IST, February 18th 2021
Texas snow storm: Residents shares worrying images of 'crazy weather'
A winter storm dropping snow and ice, which has also sent temperatures plunging has hit Texas. The deadly storm has crashed power supplies.
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A winter storm dropping sw and ice, which has also sent temperatures plunging has hit Texas. deadly storm has crashed power supplies and people are battling low temperatures with heat and electricity. Officials in Houston had warned people to prepare for outs and hazardous roads. Earlier, this week, nearly 120 crashes, including a 10-car pileup on I-45, were reported.
Netizens share ims
Netizens took over to social media to share a glimpse of extreme conditions that y are going through. While few are sharing ims of a frozen fan on ceiling, ors are sharing ims of frozen liquid objects in house. Here are a few of pictures.
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Current situation in Texas
Bob Oravec, lead forecaster with National Wear Service said, "re’s really letup to some of misery people are feeling across that area". More than 30 people have lost ir lives due to extreme wear conditions. According to reports by AP, in Houston, one family succumbed to carbon moxide from car exhaust in ir gar. Ar family died while using a fireplace to keep warm.
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On Sunday night, US President Joe Biden declared an emergency in Texas and ordered federal assistance to aid state and local response efforts. declaration allows Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Manment ncy to to provide assistance, equipment and resources to affected. As per reports by AP, officials have been discouraging travel in wintry conditions. Oklahoma Highway Patrol said a portion of Turner Turnpike was shut down due to a multi-vehicle accident.
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(Im Credits: AP)
15:56 IST, February 18th 2021