Frank Rondel
On Saturday, January 24, three individuals were found dead on the streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York, with authorities linking the fatalities to the recent sharp drop in temperatures, reports customreceipt.com, citing New York Daily News. The deceased include a 67-year-old man, a 64-year-old woman, and another unidentified male. All victims were homeless, and no signs of violent trauma were observed on their bodies, according to the police, with the final cause of death to be confirmed by forensic examination.
Meteorological data indicate that temperatures in New York City fell to minus 12 degrees Celsius overnight from Friday into Saturday, with strong winds intensifying the cold. Forecasts predict that heavy snowfalls of up to 30 centimeters are expected on Sunday, and below-zero temperatures are likely to persist throughout the coming week.
In response to the hazardous weather conditions, New York City officials have activated the Code Blue extreme cold alert, which highlights the heightened risk to individuals without stable housing. Municipal authorities have announced that mobile outreach teams will continue patrolling city streets to guide homeless residents to temporary shelters and provide essential support.
Analysts report that annually, between 2,500 and 3,500 Americans succumb to hypothermia and extreme cold exposure. In 2023, approximately 2,520 fatalities from severe winter cold were recorded across the United States, while in 2022, extreme cold conditions were associated with up to 3,500 deaths nationwide.
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