A major snowstorm brings North-East US and eastern Canada to a standstill

 

Feb 10

A major snowstorm has brought swathes of the north-eastern US and eastern Canada to a standstill, leaving about half a million homes without power. High winds and blizzard conditions have emptied the centre of Boston and Massachusetts. Millions of people across New England have been warned to stay indoors. The region’s airports are closed. Forecasters said the storm, which began on Friday, could dump as much as three feet in some places. People have been warned to stock up on food and other supplies as the storm affects 25 million people in the region. More than 6 lakh homes and businesses are without power in Massachuset