Wednesday, 04 July 2012 17:33

More than a million still without power as temperatures rise on US east coast

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"The relentless heat that has gripped the US east coast showed no sign of abating on Tuesday, as power companies warned that some people may be without electricity into next week.

Utility crews struggled to catch up with a backlog of millions of people without power for a fourth hot day. Authorities feared the toll of 22 storm deaths could rise because of stifling conditions and generator fumes."

Guardian article

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