Sub-zero temperatures wreak havoc, leaving 18 dead in NYC.

New York City is reeling from an unprecedented cold snap, claiming 18 lives since late January. For 13 days, temperatures plunged to 0°C (32°F) or below, marking one of the longest icy stretches in decades. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the grim toll and urged residents to "stay safe, stay indoors."

The city faced arctic conditions, causing severe "wind chills" that risked hypothermia and frostbite. Despite a forecasted rise in temperatures, the mercury remains lower than usual for this time of year. The National Weather Service noted that highs should typically reach around 4°C.

Mayor Mamdani has been proactive since declaring a Code Blue emergency on 19 January. This declaration eased the intake procedures for homeless shelters, leading to about 1,400 placements. To further tackle the crisis, an additional 64 hotel rooms have been added to the city's shelter capacity, with 150 outreach workers deployed on the streets.

Tragically, at least 10 victims were discovered outdoors. The remaining circumstances surrounding the other deaths remain unclear. The city remains vigilant as warnings persist about potential dangers. Melting snow and ice could fall from buildings, while refrozen streets and pavements pose serious hazards.

Despite the challenges, efforts to keep New Yorkers safe are relentless. Mamdani emphasised their ongoing commitment, noting, "We will continue to hold their families in our thoughts and work tirelessly to protect our residents."

As New York battles the elements, Mamdani's call to "keep looking out for one another" resonates deeply. The extreme weather has united the city in grief and resolve, underscoring the need for community vigilance in the face of adversity.

Key Takeaways:

• 18 dead due to NYC's extreme cold spell.

• Over 1,400 moved to shelters amid crisis.

• Temperatures set to rise but remain below average.

  

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Source 2026-02.09

 

 

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Hmm. He lives in a well heated mansion now with just one other person...

When I lived in New York the coldest it ever got was about 17 below celsius and that was nasty. Upstate it got down to about 25 below on one trip I took up there and I hope I never have to experience that kind of freezing temperature again.

New York would be the last place in the world I would choose if I were homeless, and I don't understand why homeless people don't move out to the countryside, during the warmer months. I certainly would. You get hunt, you could forage for wild herbs, and there Woukd be a lot of food sources.

3 hours ago, ASEAN NOW News said:

Tragically, at least 10 victims were discovered outdoors.

Tragic as that is, it lacks context. How many bodies do they usually find?

Is 10 a high number, or just another week in NYC? How does that compare to the summer, given fentanyl and violent deaths?

Keep fighting those Chinese job seeking

Climate changers Son......

The warmer it gets, the colder it gets, experts warns

We are rapidly approaching the Tipping Point, one scientist say,

- "By 2030 we will see westerners climate refugees migrating to Thailand,

what follows is interracial sex, dowry, child support, and nuclear wars over resources"