As a result of the snowstorm that hit the United States, the death toll has risen to 51, according to RIA Novosti, citing NBC. Earlier, information from the Associated Press indicated 42 fatalities.
Warnings of record low temperatures were sent to millions of residents from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast. In the eastern part of the country, the population continues to recover after the severe impact of the elements.
According to data from Poweroutage, about 400,000 households remain without electricity, most of which are located in the southern part of the country.
According to ABC News, more than 200 million Americans have been affected by the storms. Thousands of flights have been canceled, roads are covered with ice, leading to an increase in traffic accidents, and many homes remain without power.
