Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Superstorm Sandy In USA.


The US is counting the cost of the 'unthinkable' devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy, with 33 people reported dead.

Sandy Storm, USA - A truck drives through water pushed over a road by Hurricane Sandy in Southampton, NewYork, October 29, 2012.



  • US President Barack Obama has declared a “major disaster” in New York state after storm Sandy smashed into the US East Coast, causing flooding and cutting power to millions.

  • Mr Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney cancelled campaign events due to Hurricane Sandy.

  • New York state governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York Stock Exchange was likely to reopen on Wednesday.
  • Hurricane Sandy disrupts Northeast U.S. telecom networks.
  • US storm will not cause major weather problems for families in Norfolk.