Hurricane Sandy leaves disaster zone in northeast

Hurricane Sandy, has left the US battered after its path of destruction hit the Northeast.

According to CBC News, the so-called Frankenstorm has left 7 million people without power in the US. The death toll as a result left 16 people dead.

A record breaking four-meter storm surge smashed into New Jersey and New York City flooding streets and subway tunnels.

President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster area for New York City & Long Island.

Meanwhile in Canada, one woman in Toronto died when a sign fell on her. The storm's eye is moving into Canada on Wednesday; however, it will weaken significantly. It did bring violent winds to southern Quebec & Ontario.

The impact was felt on transport too, as 12 000 flights were cancelled & train was disrupted.