A nation under ice
This Sunday’s report is devastating: at least seven people have lost their lives due to low temperatures and accidents related to the storm. The electrical infrastructure, one of the most advanced in the world, could not withstand the onslaught, leaving more than 900,000 homes in darkness in the midst of thermal sensations that in some areas reached -40°C.
The impact in numbers:
- Canceled flights: Thousands of passengers stranded in the main hubs such as New York and Chicago (a key fact for travelers leaving from Ezeiza).
- States in emergency: 16 states, along with the capital Washington DC, have declared a state of emergency.
- Extreme danger: Authorities warn that risks will persist for at least another week.
[Image: Filas de aviones cubiertos de nieve en un aeropuerto internacional]
Why do we care in the City?
Although in Buenos Aires we are going through a hot January, this phenomenon is a new sign of the extreme climate volatility that affects the planet. The «collapse» of basic services in world powers highlights the vulnerability of modern cities to large-scale natural events.
Furthermore, the chaos at US airports is already generating a domino effect on international connections, affecting hundreds of Argentines with travel or business plans abroad.
The vulnerability gap
As the analysis of the situation points out, the storm once again exposes the fragility of the most unprotected sectors. In large American cities, the lack of heat and shelter has become a matter of life or death in a matter of hours.
«The recovery will be slow and the risks will remain present,» local authorities warned, while images of cities buried under ice travel around the world.
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