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Typhoon 'Nor'easter' to unleash 3 devastations at 100 mph; 40 million people at risk.
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News18•26-09-2026, 18:22
Typhoon 'Nor'easter' to unleash 3 devastations at 100 mph; 40 million people at risk.
- •Typhoon 'Nor'easter' threatens the northeastern US, impacting 40 million people in cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
- •The storm will bring three major devastations: winds over 100 km/h, power outages, and coastal flooding.
- •Ed Sheeran's concert, Global Citizen Festival, and Oceans Calling Festival canceled; chaos at UN headquarters.
- •FAA advises checking flight status; JetBlue, United, and American Airlines issue travel alerts.
- •New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani urges vigilance and community support during the storm.
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When the storm hits, it brings three major threats: winds faster than 100 km/h capable of uprooting trees and poles, a severe power crisis leaving thousands in darkness due to fallen wires, and a high risk of coastal flooding that can inundate low-lying cities.
The severe weather forced the cancellation of Ed Sheeran's major concert near Boston, the Global Citizen Festival in New York, and the Oceans Calling Festival in Maryland.
Airlines including JetBlue, United, and American Airlines issued special travel alerts while allowing passengers to postpone their ticket dates without any extra charge or penalty due to numerous flight delays and cancellations.
