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Death toll from snowstorms in New York State rises to 12

At least 12 people have died as a result of snowstorms which have hit New York state in the US.

Around 5ft of snow has struck and a further three feet is forecast to hit, as the New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for ten counties.

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US flood threat after snowstorm

Forecasters have issued a flood alert in the US following a snowstorm on the east coast.

Seven feet of snow fell in three days in the Buffalo area of western New York state killing at least 12 this week.

Tow truck operators remove stranded cars after a winter storm dropped over fifty plus inches in Western New York Credit: Alex Horvath/Zuma Press/Press Association Images

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Sunday to Wednesday and the state's governor said pumps, boats, and helicopters would be sent in to help with the forecast flooding.

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