Nor'easter Floods Northeast US; Athens Blast Kills Six; Bangkok Disaster Zone

A powerful nor'easter storm has brought significant flooding to the northeastern United States, prompting emergency declarations in New York and New Jersey. The storm, which is impacting tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia, has already caused widespread power outages, affecting approximately 100,000 customers, and created dangerous coastal conditions with high winds, heavy rains, and large waves.

Meanwhile, in Athens, Greece, an explosion in the historic Plaka district near the Acropolis has resulted in the deaths of six people, including four American tourists and a British national. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blast, with a gas leak being a suspected factor. The incident destroyed a two-story building and has led to a search for any remaining victims. Separately, Bangkok, Thailand, has been declared a disaster zone following over 30 centimeters of rain in 48 hours, leading to extensive flooding across the city.