A bomb storm has caused havoc in America, millions of people are without electricity
Washington: More than 500,000 people lost power due to severe storm bomb in Northwestern region of America. As a result of the severe storm, 2 people died and several houses were destroyed.
According to the foreign news agency, due to the storm in the northwestern region of the United States, the neighboring country of Canada also faced a disruption in electricity supply and large-scale disruption.
The storm left 2 dead and 2 injured in Washington state due to strong winds and heavy rain.
According to officials, many trees were uprooted and power lines were also damaged due to strong winds of 96 km per hour in the bomb storm. Due to which large scale power supply was suspended.
The severe weather also affected instruction in Western Washington schools, with many schools canceling or postponing classes.
According to the power distribution company, more than 530,000 homes and businesses in Washington, southwestern Oregon and northern California are without power.
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Local authorities urged residents to stay indoors as downed trees and power lines pose serious risks. The Bellevue Fire Department advised people to take shelter on lower floors and avoid looking out of windows.
The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) issued a “life-threatening flood” warning for northern California and southwestern Oregon, predicting an increase in storm intensity on Thursday.
