Extreme cold weather in Texas leaves millions without power, 21 dead
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Lincoln, Nebraska, recorded a record minus 31 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 35 degrees Celsius) on Tuesday shattering 1978 record of minus 18F (minus 27C); Covid-19 inoculation centres shut; operations at Texan oil fields hit
A historic winter storm has killed at least 21 people, left millions of Texans without power and spun killer tornadoes into the US Southeast on Tuesday.
The brutal cold has engulfed vast swaths of the United States, shuttering Covid-19 inoculation centres and hindering vaccine supplies. It is not expected to relent until the weekend.
Officials in Texas drew criticism as the state energy grid repeatedly failed, forcing rolling blackouts. Freezing weather stilled giant wind turbines that dot the West Texas landscape, making it impossible for energy companies to meet escalating demand.
By Brad Brooks and Barbara Goldberg LUBBOCK, Texas, Feb 16 (Reuters) - A historic winter storm has brought lower temperatures to Houston than in parts.
A historic winter storm has killed at least 21 people, left millions of Texans without power and spun killer tornadoes into the U.S. Southeast on Tuesday.
The brutal cold has engulfed vast swaths of the United States, shuttering COVID-19 inoculation centers and hindering vaccine supplies. It is not expected to relent until the weekend.