Severe Storm Ravages Eastern US, Knocks Out Electricity In A Million Homes. In Pics

Residents across 10 states in the US were left without power and thousands of flights were affected as severe storm hit the eastern US.

Written By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 08 Aug 2023 03:46 PM (IST)

Images from the US after a severe storm left people facing power outages

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Strong storms, including potential tornadoes, hail and lightning, hit eastern US, with the National Weather Service issuing a tornado watch for the greater DC area. (Image Source: Getty)

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Two people have lost their lives due to the strom. A number of government offices have been shut. Thousands of US flights were canceled and more than 1.1 million homes and businesses lost power. (Image Source: Getty)

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Tornado watches and warnings posted across 10 states from Tennessee to New York. (Image Source: Getty)

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The thunderstorm, coupled with gusty winds, knocked down electricity poles and downed trees. A 15-year-old boy was killed after a tree fell on him in Anderson, South Carolina. (Image Source: Getty)

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More than 2,600 US flights got cancelled on Monday night and 7,900 were delayed. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that planes heading to the East Coast were being rerouted. (Image Source: Getty)

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US President Joe Biden’s departure for a four-day trip to Arizona, New Mexico and Utah also got delayed by around 90 minutes. AP reported that the White House also cancelled a back-to-school cybersecurity event that was to feature first lady Jill Biden. (Image Source: Getty)