Snowstorm in Southern US Grounds Over 2,400 Flights

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Washington: A powerful snowstorm sweeping across the southern United States has forced the cancellation of more than 2,400 flights, causing widespread travel disruption at major airports.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina reported that more than 1,800 flights were cancelled over Saturday and Sunday as heavy snowfall and icy conditions affected operations. Airport authorities said around 300 personnel were deployed to clear snow from runways, taxiways and surrounding roads.

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At Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest airport, more than 600 flights were cancelled on Saturday evening. An additional 50 flights to and from Atlanta were called off in the early hours of Sunday due to deteriorating weather conditions.

The US National Weather Service warned that an intensifying coastal storm would bring heavy snowfall and strong winds to parts of North and South Carolina. The storm is also accompanied by a powerful polar air mass, which is expected to push temperatures well below freezing across large parts of the region.

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Forecasters said temperatures could drop below freezing in parts of South Florida, while extreme cold was recorded in West Virginia, where temperatures fell to as low as minus 33 degrees Celsius.

Authorities urged travelers to check flight schedules and follow local weather advisories as the storm continues to impact the region.