New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced today that travel is being banned in the city of more than eight million residents, and the ban will take effect tonight local time and will last until tomorrow morning, as a snowstorm is expected, American media reported.
"New York has not experienced a storm of this magnitude in the last decade," Mamdani warned at a news conference, urging residents to "avoid all unnecessary travel."
Faced with expected heavy snowfall and strong winds, the most populous city in the United States (US) has declared a state of emergency and imposed a travel ban from 21.00 p.m. tonight until noon Monday.
This will result in the closure of all streets, highways and bridges in New York to all traffic, including cars, trucks, scooters and electric bicycles, the New York mayor said, adding that some essential and emergency travel will be allowed.
New York City authorities are expecting worsening weather conditions today with heavy snowfall.
"Between 45 and 60 centimeters of snow is expected in the city, and in some areas even up to more than 70 centimeters," Mamdani said, adding that strong winds are also expected.
Schools will remain closed on Monday, and the city is investing significant resources to help those in need of housing, the mayor added.
In Boston, authorities declared a "snow warning" and announced school closures on Monday.
Up to 60 centimeters of snow is expected in that city, Mayor Michelle Wu said today.
The National Weather Service has warned that heavy snowfall, strong winds and flooding are expected on the East Coast of the US.
More than 3.500 flights have already been canceled, with New York airports being the hardest hit.
A severe winter storm hit the region and much of the southern United States in late January, killing more than 100 people.
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