Snow causes travel disruption in the USA

A further 3 feet of snow is forecast to fall on top of the existing layer of up to 5 feet thick in areas of the North eastern USA.

Apart from the obvious travel disruption to those parts affected by the snow, freezing temperatures elsewhere in the USA are causing problems.

There are reports of people unable to leave their homes, and of some being trapped in their cars for many hours before help arrives.

On Wednesday train services were suspended in New York State, and there have been many road closures.

Once the large volume of snow thaws, a real possibility of serious flooding exists with the saturated ground and drains unable to cope.

Let's hope things soon get back to normal for all those involved. 

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Buffalo killed in collision with a plane

According to reports published in the Hindustan Times an aircraft belonging to SpiceJet, India's 2nd largest domestic airline by passenger share, hit a buffalo while taxing for take off from Surat bound for Delhi last Thursday evening.

Fortunately none of the 146 people on board the plane were hurt, but sadly the buffalo was killed.  

The Boeing 737's left engine was severely damaged in the incident, and had to be grounded.

There are obvious concerns about the state of the perimeter fencing that such an incident should happen, and as a result SpiceJet have suspended their flights from Surat indefinitely.

Apparently there have been several incidents in the past involving stray animals at Indian airports.