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Nor'easter Batters Northeast Coast, Cuts Power and Grounds Flights

Forecasts of up to 150 liters of rain per square meter have prompted state emergency orders along the coast.

Overview

  • The Nor'easter moved into the U.S. Northeast late Saturday, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding that have left roads flooded and trees down.
  • PowerOutage.com showed a peak of more than 100,000 customers without power across six states, with roughly 35,000 still without electricity in New York at the latest counts.
  • Flight tracking data from FlightAware recorded over 400 cancellations regionally, including more than 250 at Boston Logan, and hundreds more delays disrupted travel plans.
  • Officials declared localized states of emergency and issued life‑safety warnings; New York authorities reported at least one storm‑related death when a falling tree killed a 56‑year‑old NYCHA employee.
  • Organizers canceled major events such as the Global Citizen Festival, UN broadcasters were told to secure outdoor gear, and forecasters warned the storm will keep producing heavy rain and multi‑meter coastal waves through the weekend, raising the risk of more flooding and infrastructure damage.