Powerful storm disrupts flights and power across northeast US

A powerful storm system swept across the northeastern United States, triggering hundreds of flight cancellations and thousands of delays as it moved through the region.

The nor'easter brought heavy flooding, power cuts and significant travel disruption to major cities including New York, Boston and Philadelphia, affecting both air and ground transportation across the densely populated corridor.

Airlines cancelled hundreds of flights as the storm's impact spread, with thousands of additional flights delayed as airports worked to manage the disruption caused by the severe weather.

Power outages were reported in affected areas as the storm's winds and rain took a toll on infrastructure, compounding the difficulties faced by residents and travelers navigating the aftermath.

Storms of this kind are a recurring seasonal hazard for the northeastern US, and the scale of disruption from this system highlights the ongoing challenges cities in the region face in managing severe autumn weather events.