A brutal polar vortex is turning up the frost dial across the U.S., slamming Kentucky with record-breaking cold just days after catastrophic floods submerged communities. ❄️ The state now faces a frozen race against time to rebuild—with temperatures plunging below -10°C (14°F), rescue teams are battling snowdrifts and floodwaters simultaneously.
Over 3,000 homes were damaged in weekend floods described by locals as 'apocalyptic.' Now, icy roads and power outages threaten supply lines for food, blankets, and construction materials. 🔨 'This cold could turn temporary shelters into danger zones,' warned one relief volunteer.
While snowboarders cheer the rare Southern powder ❄️🏂, climate scientists point to erratic jet stream patterns as a possible factor. CGTN’s Toni Waterman reports emergency crews are using heated tents to protect vulnerable residents.
As Kentuckians swap rain boots for snow boots, one thing’s clear: Mother Nature isn’t done making headlines. 🌪️❄️
