US gripped by deadly snowstorm...29 dead

A severe snowstorm is wreaking havoc across the United States. Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall have brought life to a standstill in many states. Officials have reported that 29 people have died so far in various storm-related incidents. Hundreds of thousands are without power due to outages, and authorities warn that the death toll could rise further.

More than 15 states have declared a state of emergency due to the impact of the snowstorm. Road, rail, and air transportation have been severely affected. Passengers are facing difficulties as nearly 17,000 flights have been canceled. Authorities are continuously monitoring the situation and advising people to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary.