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Nor'easter Cyclone Unleashes Fury: 110 Kmph Winds, 400 Flights Grounded in US Northeast
- •The powerful Nor'easter cyclone has caused widespread devastation across the northeastern United States.
- •Strong winds, heavy rains, and coastal flooding have impacted areas from New Jersey to New England, disrupting daily life.
- •Over 400 flights, including more than 250 at Boston's Logan International Airport, were cancelled due to the storm.
- •New Jersey and New York experienced significant flooding, power outages, and property damage, with roads and residential areas inundated.
- •The storm has brought back memories of Superstorm Sandy, with officials advising caution as coastal flood risks persist.
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The powerful Nor'easter cyclone battered the US East Coast from New Jersey to New England with strong winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding, and high waves. It left over 100,000 customers without electricity across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions as trees and power poles fell.
The severe storm severely disrupted air travel, with reports indicating that around 400 to 425 flights were grounded or cancelled. By Sunday morning, over 250 flights alone were cancelled at Boston's Logan International Airport.
States including New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut suffered severe impacts, prompting emergency declarations by governors. Coastal areas like Sea Bright, New Jersey, and parts of New York experienced repeated flooding, road inundation, and extensive power outages.
