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Nor'easter Hits US Northeast, Floods Homes and Leaves 100,000 Without Power
✍️ Times of India
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 07:17 AM
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A powerful nor'easter struck the US Northeast, causing tidal surges that flooded homes and streets, leaving over 100,000 residents without power and claiming the life of a New York City Housing Authority employee after a tree fell.
On March 15, a fierce nor'easter swept across the US Northeast, bringing record‑setting rainfall and high tides that flooded homes and streets in several coastal communities. The storm’s tidal surges overwhelmed drainage systems, causing widespread water damage and forcing residents to evacuate.
Power utilities reported that more than 100,000 residents were without electricity as the storm knocked down power lines and damaged substations. Emergency crews worked around the clock to restore power, but many areas remained dark for days.
Tragically, the storm also claimed a life when a fallen tree struck a New York City Housing Authority employee. The employee was found at the scene and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
Officials are assessing the full extent of the damage and have urged residents to stay alert for after‑shocks and to follow guidance from local authorities.
Power utilities reported that more than 100,000 residents were without electricity as the storm knocked down power lines and damaged substations. Emergency crews worked around the clock to restore power, but many areas remained dark for days.
Tragically, the storm also claimed a life when a fallen tree struck a New York City Housing Authority employee. The employee was found at the scene and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
Officials are assessing the full extent of the damage and have urged residents to stay alert for after‑shocks and to follow guidance from local authorities.