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US blizzard: Millions battle snow travel chaos US blizzard: Millions battle snow travel chaos
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Millions of commuters across the eastern US are battling into work as transport systems struggle to recover from a huge blizzard.Millions of commuters across the eastern US are battling into work as transport systems struggle to recover from a huge blizzard.
Slippery pavements, crippled train networks, treacherous roads and cancelled flights are among the problems workers are facing on Monday.Slippery pavements, crippled train networks, treacherous roads and cancelled flights are among the problems workers are facing on Monday.
The US government in Washington, as well as many schools and businesses throughout the region, are shut.The US government in Washington, as well as many schools and businesses throughout the region, are shut.
As the clean up begins, at least 31 people have been left dead.As the clean up begins, at least 31 people have been left dead.
The fatalities were as a result of car accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning and heart attacks suffered while shovelling snow.The fatalities were as a result of car accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning and heart attacks suffered while shovelling snow.
Many East Coast residents spent Sunday digging out their cars and clearing pathways of snow which reached about 3ft (91cm) in five states.Many East Coast residents spent Sunday digging out their cars and clearing pathways of snow which reached about 3ft (91cm) in five states.
Why do so many people die shovelling snow? Across the region:
17 pictures that sum up the snowstorm The storm, dubbed "Snowmageddon" and "Snowzilla", has weakened and headed into the Atlantic Ocean. It is expected to bring heavy rain and gale-force winds to the UK.
How New Yorkers avoided going stir crazy
The storm, dubbed "Snowmageddon" and "Snowzilla", has now weakened and headed out into the Atlantic Ocean.
It affected some 85 million people, at one point cutting the power to 300,000 people. The heaviest fall was recorded in Glengary, West Virginia, which had 42in.It affected some 85 million people, at one point cutting the power to 300,000 people. The heaviest fall was recorded in Glengary, West Virginia, which had 42in.
In New York City - which saw its second-highest snowfall since records began in 1869 - a travel ban that effectively shut the city down now been lifted. In New Jersey, residents are taking stock of damage left by severe flooding that was a result of the storm churning high surf.
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority has said that almost all public transport services will be running in time for the morning rush hour. Many homes were left partially submerged, but Governor Chris Christie said the flooding was not as bad as it could have been.
All New York City schools will open, the New York Times said in its update on services. In New York City - which saw its second-highest snowfall since records began in 1869 - a travel ban that effectively shut the city down has now been lifted.
And all government-funded schools in the city are open today.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urged people to leave their cars covered with snow all week, but he tweeted that the city was now "bouncing back".New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urged people to leave their cars covered with snow all week, but he tweeted that the city was now "bouncing back".
Other areas were faring less well.Other areas were faring less well.
In Washington DC, less used to dealing with heavy snow, an "extremely limited" metro, rail and bus service is due to run and residents have been warned to expect delays. Officials said fares would not be charged. In Washington DC, the US Congress has modified its schedule, with the House saying it will sit again on 1 Feb and the Senate delaying votes for a few days.
Federal government offices and public schools in the US capital will remain shut throughout the day. Many schools all the way up to New Jersey will also be closed. Federal government offices and public schools in the US capital are shut throughout the day. Many schools all the way up to New Jersey will also be closed.
State employees in Virginia and Maryland were told to stay home on Monday.State employees in Virginia and Maryland were told to stay home on Monday.
Nearly 12,000 flights had to be cancelled over the weekend. However, airports in the region are starting to restore service.
Hundreds more will be cancelled on Monday, although airports in New York City, Baltimore, and Philadelphia have limited services. US family saves piglet from blizzard
Why was there so much snow? Why do so many people die shovelling snow?
Elements often come together to create snow, but not always in the same way and to this extent - it was the "perfect" winter storm 17 pictures that sum up the snowstorm
How New Yorkers avoided going stir crazy
By the time the snow had stopped falling after two days, late on Saturday, New York's Central Park had received 26.8in, the second-biggest fall recorded since 1869.By the time the snow had stopped falling after two days, late on Saturday, New York's Central Park had received 26.8in, the second-biggest fall recorded since 1869.
The total was just 0.1in (0.25cm) shy of the all-time high, 26.9in, recorded in February 2006.The total was just 0.1in (0.25cm) shy of the all-time high, 26.9in, recorded in February 2006.
However, the 26.6in that fell in the park on Saturday alone was a one-day record for the city.However, the 26.6in that fell in the park on Saturday alone was a one-day record for the city.
Emergencies were declared in 11 states and in the District of Columbia.Emergencies were declared in 11 states and in the District of Columbia.
Parts of New Jersey and Delaware also reported coastal flooding.
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