Washington: One of the most severe winters of the past decade has gripped more than half of the United States, bringing normal life for millions of people to a near standstill. Intense snowfall, hailstorms, and bone-chilling freezing rain have created emergency-like conditions across the country. Meteorologists have issued strong warnings, stating that the intensity and destructive potential of this winter storm are comparable to those of a major cyclone. According to official data, over 180 million people are currently living under warnings for snow and freezing rain, while more than 210 million residents have been placed on high alert due to extreme cold and severe cold-wave conditions.
