38 dead as severe Arctic storm continues to batter arts of US, Canada; over 2 Lakh left without power

At least 38 people have died due to a severe Arctic storm that has continued to batter parts of the US and Canada, with some areas recording temperatures as low as -45 degrees Celsius, authorities have confirmed. Of the 38 victims, 34 were reported across the US, majority of them being in Buffalo, New York, the BBC reported.